Embraer EMB145 accident near Freeport, Bs, October 24, 2020
On October 24, 2020 at about 3:53 pm local time, a 2004 Embraer EMB145, registered N674RJ, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Freeport (Grand Bahama International Air airport). It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). 9 people had minor injuries; 19 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 24, 2020 · about 3:53 pm local time
- Place
- Freeport, Bahamas · Grand Bahama International Air · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 9 people had minor injuries; 19 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB145 LR, built 2004 · all EMB145s on the register
- Registration
- N674RJ · no longer on the register · serial 14500801
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll)
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: KMIA Miami FL
- Destination: MYGF Freeport
- Runway Runw, 11,018 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 110° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from MYGF, 1 miles away
Weather report (METAR): MYGF 241600Z 11009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT120 BKN250 29/24 A2996
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 18 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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