Cirrus Design CORP SR22 accident near Freeport, Bs, November 10, 2013
On November 10, 2013 at about 3:57 pm local time, a 2004 Cirrus Design CORP SR22, registered N432BC, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Freeport. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 4 people were killed. 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
- November 10, 2013 · about 3:57 pm local time
- Place
- Freeport, Bahamas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus Design CORP SR22 NO SERIES, built 2004
- Registration
- N432BC · no longer on the register · serial 1193
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,615 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, April 16, 2013
- Maximum gross weight: 2,660 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: First Class Flyers LLC
The flight
- Departed from: Freeport at 3:50 pm
- Destination: Freeport
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 060° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 100 ft; clear
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 84°F (29°C)
- Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
- Observation at 4:30 pm from MYGF, 7 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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