Cessna 402B accident near Ambergrs, Bh, April 1, 1991
On April 1, 1991 at about 9:10 pm local time, a Cessna 402B, registered N402BL, was destroyed in an accident near Ambergrs (San Pedro airport). It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 8 people were killed. 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
- April 1, 1991 · about 9:10 pm local time
- Place
- Ambergrs, Bahrain · San Pedro
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 8 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 402B · all 402Bs on the register
- Registration
- N402BL · registry record · serial 402B0827
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
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: 6,300 lb
- Seats: 10
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
- Operator: Tropic Airlines
The flight
- Departed from: MZBZ Belize City OF at 8:36 pm
- Destination: San Pedro,Beliz OF
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 6, 2,300 ft by 25 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 10 knots
- Sky: not recorded; clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 4:00 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 7 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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