Cessna 210 accident near Cayman Brac, Ky, November 14, 2011
On November 14, 2011 at about 5:25 am local time, a Cessna 210, registered XBLLD, was substantially damaged in an accident near Cayman Brac. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
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
- November 14, 2011 · about 5:25 am local time
- Place
- Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210 · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- XBLLD · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 14, 2011, at 0525 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210, registered in Mexico as XB-LLD, was substantially damaged when it struck wires and trees under unknown circumstances at Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. The pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of the 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
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during unknown
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: Cayman Brac
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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