Piper PA-23-250 accident near Freeport, Bf, December 13, 2002
On December 13, 2002 at about 9:55 pm local time, a Piper PA-23-250, registered N6568Y, was destroyed in an accident near Freeport. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
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
- December 13, 2002 · about 9:55 pm local time
- Place
- Freeport, Burkina Faso · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-23-250 · all PA-23-250s on the register
- Registration
- N6568Y · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- 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: Bonheur Inc
The flight
- Departed from: MYBS Bimini at 9:20 pm
- Destination: MYGF Freeport
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 270° at 12 knots, gusting 22
- Visibility: 1.5 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 800 ft; clear
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
- Observation at 5:41 pm from MYGF
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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