Piper PA32 accident near Marsh Harbor, Outside the U.S., July 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025 at about 10:30 am local time, a 1973 Piper PA32, registered N68BT, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Marsh Harbor, Outside the U.S.. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
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
- July 31, 2025 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Marsh Harbor, Bahamas
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA32 260, built 1973 · all PA32s on the register
- Registration
- N68BT · no longer on the register · serial 32-7300030
- 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 engine power (total) during enroute defining event
- Ditching during emergency descent
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Kc Aviation LLC
The flight
- Departed from: MYAM Marsh Harbour OF
- Destination: KSUA Stuart FL
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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