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Fatal aircraft accident near Saint Ann's Bay (N1902S)

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On April 14, 1976, a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 (registration N1902S) operated by Beau Morgan was involved in an aviation accident near Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight for unspecified reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the sea off Saint Ann's Bay following an engine failure during a flight from Barranquilla to Miami.

What happened

During a scheduled flight traveling from Barranquilla to Miami, the pilot encountered a mechanical emergency involving the loss of power in one of the engines. After notifying Air Traffic Control of the engine failure, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing. However, the aircraft type crashed into the waters near Saint Ann's Bay before the landing could be completed.

There were two fatalities resulting from the impact with the sea. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an engine failure in flight. The specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight for unspecified reasons.
Engine failure

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