Cessna 421B accident near Nassau, Bs, January 30, 2009
On January 30, 2009 at about 1:30 am local time, a Cessna 421B, registered C6DXL, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Nassau (Lynden Pindling Int., Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 11 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- January 30, 2009 · about 1:30 am local time
- Place
- Nassau, Bahamas · Lynden Pindling Int., Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 11 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 421B · all 421Bs on the register
- Registration
- C6DXL · no longer on the register · serial 421B0457
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 29, 2009, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, Bahamian registration C6-DXL, operated by a private individual as an air ambulance, experienced a loss of engine power while on approach to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas. The pilot and eleven previously injured passengers sustained minor injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from the Nicholl’s Town Airport (MYAN), Andros, Bahamas, at an undetermined time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department Flight Standards Inspectorate. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Manager of Flight Standards, Bahamas P.O. Box AP 59244 Nassau, N.P. Bahamas Phone: (242) 377-3445/3448 Facsimile: (242) 377-6060 This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Bahamian Government.
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
- Loss of engine power (total) during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
- Hard landing during landing (flare/touchdown)
Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 7,450 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Continental Motors GTSIO-520-L (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Continental Motors GTSIO-520-L (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MYAN Nicholl'S Town
- Destination: MYNN Nassau
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 11 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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