Aero Commander 500S accident near North Bimini, Bs, June 9, 2008
On June 9, 2008 at about 6:01 pm local time, a Aero Commander 500S, registered N501AP, was destroyed in an accident near North Bimini (South Bimini airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. 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
- June 9, 2008 · about 6:01 pm local time
- Place
- North Bimini, Bahamas · South Bimini · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 500S · all 500Ss on the register
- Registration
- N501AP · registry record · serial 3224
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 6,750 lb
- Seats: 7
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Gramar 500, Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: MYNN Nassau
- Destination: FXE Ft. Lauderdale FL
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 120° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 25,000 ft; scat at 1,800 ft
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 pm from MYNN
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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