Cessna 402 accident near Arnos Vale, Vc, August 5, 2010
On August 5, 2010 at about 10:17 pm local time, a Cessna 402, registered J8SXY, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Arnos Vale. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- August 5, 2010 · about 10:17 pm local time
- Place
- Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 402 C · all 402s on the register
- Registration
- J8SXY · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 5, 2010, at 2217 UTC, a Cessna 402-C, J8-SXY, operated by St. Vincent Grenadines Air Limited, was destroyed following an in-flight breakup about 7 minutes after departure from E.T. Joshua Airport (TVSV), Kingstown, St. Vincent. The airplane was on a domestic VFR flight to the Island of Canouan (TVSC). The pilot, the only person on board, was killed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. According to preliminary information from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA), the pilot reported to the E.T. Joshua tower controller that he noticed a "serious vibration on the aircraft," at 2217. The controller attempted to re-establish contact with the airplane several times, but no further transmissions were received from the pilot. A witness reported observing fragments of the airplane falling to the water prior to impact. The weather at TVSV at the time of the accident included wind from 120 degrees at 9 knots, visibility of 10 miles, and no reported precipitation. This investigation is being conducted by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the ECCAA. All inquires should be directed to the ECCAA at: PO BOX 1130 St. Johns Antigua and Barbuda Telephone: (268) 462-000 Website: www.eccaa.aero
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
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute (cruise)
- Aircraft structural failure during enroute (cruise)
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land
- Last flight review: July 29, 2010
- Medical certificate: Class 1
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: St. Vincent Grenadines Air LTD.
The flight
- Departed from: TVSV Kingstown
- Destination: TVSC Canouan
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 120° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- 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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