Cessna T210 accident near West End, Bs, December 14, 2017
On December 14, 2017 at about 4:30 pm local time, a 1975 Cessna T210, registered N727TJ, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near West End. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt. 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
- December 14, 2017 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- West End, Bahamas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210 L, built 1975 · all T210s on the register
- Registration
- N727TJ · no longer on the register · serial 21061045
- 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
- Fuel related during enroute (cruise) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Ditching during landing (flare/touchdown)
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,800 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: GNV Gainesville FL
- Destination: MYEH North Eleuthera
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 30.09 inHg
- Observation at 5:00 pm from MYGF, 22 miles away
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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