Cessna 310R accident near Governors Harbor, Bs, October 24, 2014
On October 24, 2014 at about 12:10 pm local time, a 1976 Cessna 310R, registered N310WL, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR missed approach) near Governors Harbor (Governors Harbour Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed.
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
- October 24, 2014 · about 12:10 pm local time
- Place
- Governors Harbor, Bahamas · Governors Harbour Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310R, built 1976 · all 310Rs on the register
- Registration
- N310WL · no longer on the register · serial 310R0585
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- 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 control in flight during approach (IFR missed approach) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during approach (IFR missed approach)
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 5,501 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: FPR Fort Pierce FL at 11:00 am
- Destination: MYEM Governors Harbo
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- 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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