On March 16, 1947, a Grumman G-21A Goose (registration VP-BAE) operated by Bahamas Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Nassau, Bahamas during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A seaplane crashed into the sea shortly after departing Nassau, resulting in the loss of the aircraft. Both crew members were successfully rescued from the water.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Nassau. Shortly after lifting off, the seaplane lost control and descended into the ocean waters located off the south coast of New Providence Island. The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft. Emergency response teams recovered both members of the flight crew from the water; no fatalities were reported in this event.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition or pilot actions leading to the loss of control. It confirms only that the aircraft became uncontrollable immediately after takeoff and subsequently impacted the sea.
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