Accident Overview
On November 3, 2002, at 2330 central standard time, a Piper PA-31-350 twin-engine airplane, registration N74946, was destroyed following a forced landing near Cambita, Dominican Republic. The accident occurred after a loss of engine power to both engines. One passenger sustained fatal injuries, while the commercial pilot and another passenger were seriously injured. The aircraft was owned and operated by an unknown individual.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted as an international cross-country operation under night visual meteorological conditions. An instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed. The airplane originated in Nassau, The Bahamas, at an undetermined time, with Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as the intended destination. However, after encountering severe weather conditions at Port-au-Prince, the flight proceeded to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Aircraft Information
The accident aircraft was a Piper PA-31-350, a twin-engine airplane. Specific maintenance or engine history details were not provided in the source.
Injuries and Damage
The airplane was destroyed upon impact with terrain. One passenger was fatally injured, and the commercial pilot and another passenger were seriously injured. The source does not specify injuries to any other occupants.
Additional Circumstances
The time of the accident was night. The source does not state the altitude, speed, or the nature of the forced landing. No atmospheric or weather characterization beyond visual conditions is provided. No air traffic control involvement is mentioned.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.