On June 5, 2022, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N711JW) operated by Mohammadi Roya was involved in an aviation accident near Deadmans Cay, Bahamas during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of Power (Dual) resulting in a loss of control inflight (LOC-I), and subsequent uncontrolled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Shortly after takeoff from Deadmans Cay Airport, both engines failed, causing loss of control and impact with trees. The aircraft was destroyed; one passenger killed, six injured.
Accident Overview
A passenger aircraft experienced a dual engine failure shortly after departing from Deadmans Cay Airport Runway 09. While climbing, both engines lost power simultaneously. The airplane went out of control, struck trees, and crashed approximately 3 kilometers northwest of the airfield. The aircraft came to rest in bushes and was destroyed by impact forces. No fire occurred. Among the seven occupants on board, a woman passenger was killed and the other six were injured.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation, conducted by the AAIA, determined the probable cause of the accident to be a loss of power in both engines, which resulted in a loss of control in flight (LOC-I) and subsequent uncontrolled flight into terrain.