Summary
A cargo aircraft vanished shortly after departing Bimini Airport, carrying two pilots and a load of frozen chickens, eggs, and plane parts. The flight was en route from Miami to Oranjestad, Aruba, with planned stops in Bimini and Matthew Town on Great Inagua Island. After takeoff, the crew reported their position to air traffic control, then lost contact. Search and rescue operations were suspended days later with no results.
Flight Details
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Miami, Florida, to Oranjestad, Aruba, with intermediate stops. The first stop was in Bimini, Bahamas, and the second in Matthew Town on Great Inagua Island. The crew consisted of two pilots. The cargo included frozen chickens, eggs, and plane parts.
Disappearance
A few minutes after takeoff from Bimini Airport, while at cruising altitude, the crew contacted air traffic control to report their position. They stated they were vertical to Andros Island. Shortly after this communication, contact with the aircraft was lost.
Search and Rescue
Search and rescue operations were initiated following the loss of contact. After several days without any sightings or signals, the search was suspended. No trace of the aircraft or the two pilots was ever found.
Investigation
The official investigation into the disappearance was unable to determine the cause of the accident due to a lack of evidence. No wreckage or debris was recovered, and no flight data or cockpit voice recordings were available.