Overview
On July 3, 2007, a Cessna T210H, United States registration N2219R, operated by Tropical Aviation II of Pompano Beach, Florida, experienced a catastrophic engine failure while en route from Treasure Cay International Airport, Abaco, Bahamas, to Amelia Island, Florida, via Fort Pierce, Florida. The subsequent loss of control led to the aircraft crashing near McLean's Town, Grand Bahama, Bahamas.
Investigation Details
The investigation was conducted by the Bahamas Department of Civil Aviation's Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit (AAIPU), with Delvin R. Major serving as the Investigator in Charge. Accredited representatives included advisors from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Teledyne Continental Motors, and Cessna Aircraft Company. The report was adopted on April 30, 2010.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft was a Cessna T210H, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. It was registered in the United States with tail number N2219R. The flight originated from Treasure Cay, Abaco, with a planned route that included a stop at Fort Pierce, Florida, en route to Amelia Island, Florida. The accident occurred near McLean's Town on the island of Grand Bahama.
Engine Failure and Crash
The report describes the event as a catastrophic engine failure. This failure resulted in a loss of control, and the aircraft subsequently crashed. The precise nature of the engine failure was examined during the investigation, including inspections conducted by Teledyne Continental Motors. No additional details regarding the crash dynamics were provided in the available summary.
Findings and Cause
The investigation's findings are summarized in the report, which identifies the accident as resulting from a catastrophic engine failure. The probable cause, as formally stated in the report, is not available in the provided excerpts. No contributing factors were listed.