No fatalities

Runway Excursion of Cessna 421C at Normans Cay Airport (N217PG)

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On October 21, 2019, an aircraft (registration N217PG) was involved in an aviation accident near BS. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas (AAID).

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On 14 October 2019, a Cessna 421C, registration N217PG, experienced a runway excursion after landing at Normans Cay Airport, Bahamas. The aircraft exited the runway, struck fencing, and came to rest in the ocean; no injuries were reported.

Occurrence Details

On 14 October 2019, at approximately 11:00 AM local time, a Cessna 421C twin-engine aircraft, registration N217PG, was involved in a runway excursion at Normans Cay Airport (MYEN), Exuma, Bahamas. The aircraft was operating under commercial rules with six persons on board: one pilot and five passengers.

Sequence of Events

The pilot reported that after landing on runway 21, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes but experienced no braking action. The aircraft continued beyond the usable runway surface, struck the perimeter fencing, then traversed down an embankment and came to rest in the ocean approximately 200 feet from the end of the runway.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to the nose cone, nose gear, both wings, left elevator, and main landing gears.

Injuries

No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Weather

Weather conditions at the time were visual meteorological conditions. The investigation determined that weather was not a contributing factor.

Investigation

The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) conducted a limited-scope investigation. No safety messages or recommendations were issued as a result of this occurrence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 2019 aircraft accident near BS?

On 14 October 2019, a Cessna 421C, registration N217PG, experienced a runway excursion after landing at Normans Cay Airport, Bahamas. The aircraft exited the runway, struck fencing, and came to rest in the ocean; no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 2019 aircraft accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 2019 involved an aircraft, registration N217PG, at BS.