What happened
While operating a flight from Miami to Puerto Plata, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during the cruise phase at 13,000 feet. The pilot notified air traffic control that the left engine had failed, prompting a decision to divert the flight to Nassau.
During the final approach to Nassau Airport, the aircraft impacted a fence. The impact occurred approximately 300 metres before reaching the runway threshold. The crash resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, though there were no fatalities among the four occupants. All individuals on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
- The flight was diverted due to a left engine failure during the cruise portion of the flight.