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Accidents · NTSB MIA02WA043 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Rum Cay, Bf, November 30, 2001

On November 30, 2001 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Piper PA-32R-300, registered N6119J, was substantially damaged in an accident near Rum Cay. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. 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 30, 2001 · about 7:30 pm local time
Place
Rum Cay, Burkina Faso
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-300 · all PA-32R-300s on the register
Registration
N6119J · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Wings Of Charm Inc.,

The flight

  • Departed from: ZCC Chub Cay at 5:05 pm
  • Destination: Rum Cay
  • Flight plan: none

Weather at the time

  • Wind: from 090° at 15 knots
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Sky: scat at 3,500 ft
  • Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
  • Altimeter: 30.01 inHg
  • Observation at 2:00 pm

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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