Piper PA23 accident near Nassau, Bs, November 8, 2018
On November 8, 2018 at about 8:45 pm local time, a Piper PA23, registered N8383C, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Nassau (Nassau airport). It was flown under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was 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 8, 2018 · about 8:45 pm local time
- Place
- Nassau, Bahamas · Nassau · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA23 250 · all PA23s on the register
- Registration
- N8383C · no longer on the register · serial 27-4412
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Bahamas.
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 control in flight during approach defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 5,200 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Lycoming TIO-540 (piston); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Lycoming TIO-540 (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
- Operator: Global Aero Aircraft LLC
The flight
- Departed from: LNA West Palm Beach FL
- Destination: MYNN Nassau
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 100° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 am from MYNN, 2 miles away
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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