Beech 95-B55 accident near Cay Sal, Bf, December 5, 1986
On December 5, 1986 at about 10:55 pm local time, a Beech 95-B55, registered N6220V, was destroyed in an accident near Cay Sal. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. 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
- December 5, 1986 · about 10:55 pm local time
- Place
- Cay Sal, Burkina Faso
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 95-B55 · all 95-B55s on the register
- Registration
- N6220V · 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
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 5,100 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: MYNN Nassau OF
- Destination: OPF Opa Locka FL
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 360° at 100 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 3,000 ft; scat at 1,000 ft
- Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:55 pm from EYW
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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