Cessna 172 accident near Hamilton, Bm, April 30, 2018
On April 30, 2018 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered N9085H, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Hamilton (L F Wade International Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 30, 2018 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- Hamilton, Bermuda · L F Wade International Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 M · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- N9085H · no longer on the register · serial 17265932
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 30, 2018, about 2045 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172 M airplane, N9085H, was substantially damaged during a landing at the L. F. Wade International Airport, near Hamilton, Bermuda. The pilot sustained minor injuries.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Flight control sys malf/fail during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,299 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Technify Motors TAE125-02-114 (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Truste
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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