1 fatality

Dual Engine Failure Leads to Crash Near Deadmans Cay Airport (N711JW)

Deadmans Cay, BahamasTakeoff (climb)

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).

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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.