Night Approach Accident at Freeport Airport (N235KC)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A private flight departed from Miami with the pilot and his spouse on board, heading to Freeport. The aircraft, described as a twin-engine airplane, did not have a filed flight plan, and the pilot did not request a copilot. The incident occurred during a night approach to Freeport Airport under dark conditions. The aircraft struck the water surface and crashed into the sea approximately 7.2 km short of the runway, off Pinder Point. The pilot sustained serious injuries, while the passenger's body was not recovered. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the pilot misjudged altitude and failed to follow approved procedures. The controlled descent into the water was probably the consequence of an instrument misread or failure to read on the part of the pilot.