Cessna 208B accident near Saba, Nt, August 12, 2015
On August 12, 2015 at about 4:30 pm local time, a Cessna 208B, registered N924FE, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Saba. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries.
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
- August 12, 2015 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- Saba, NT · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208B B · all 208Bs on the register
- Registration
- N924FE · no longer on the register · serial 208B0024
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 12, 2015, at 1630 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, U.S. Registration N924FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and ditching in the Caribbean Sea near Saba, Netherlands Antilles. The cargo flight originated at San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and was destined for Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (TKPK). The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Netherlands. Further information can be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK Den Haag The Netherlands tel. (+31) 70 333 7000 (office) or (+31) 70 333 7072 (24 hours) fax (+31) 70 333 7077 E-mail: aviation@safetyboard.nl This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Dutch Safety Board.
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 enroute (cruise) defining event
Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 7,449 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Operator: Mountain Air Cargo
The flight
- Departed from: TJSJ San Juan PR
- Destination: TKPK Basseterre
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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