1 fatality

Unresolved Aircraft Loss Off Kingston, Jamaica (N483LC)

Kingston, JamaicaFlight

On December 16, 1977, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N483LC) operated by Growth Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kingston, Jamaica in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost both engines while approaching Jamaica from Barranquilla to Tampa, crashing into the sea off Kingston. No wreckage or pilot was found, and the cause remains undetermined.

Incident Overview and Flight Details An aircraft operating a flight from Barranquilla to Tampa experienced a dual-engine failure while approaching the Jamaican coast. The incident occurred over the sea off Kingston, Jamaica. ## Loss of Control and Impact Following the engine failures, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently crashed into the sea. ## Search and Recovery Efforts Search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated in response to the crash. Despite these efforts, no trace of the aircraft or the pilot was ever found. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Dec 1977 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Kingston, Jamaica?

An aircraft lost both engines while approaching Jamaica from Barranquilla to Tampa, crashing into the sea off Kingston. No wreckage or pilot was found, and the cause remains undetermined.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Dec 1977 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Dec 1977 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration N483LC, operated by Growth Air, at Kingston, Jamaica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.