Aero Commander 500 accident near Treasure Cay, Bf, July 10, 1995
On July 10, 1995 at about 6:30 pm local time, a Aero Commander 500, registered N89M, was substantially damaged in an accident near Treasure Cay. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 1 person was killed; 6 others were unhurt. 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
- July 10, 1995 · about 6:30 pm local time
- Place
- Treasure Cay, Burkina Faso
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 6 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 500 · all 500s on the register
- Registration
- N89M · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- 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
- Maximum gross weight: 6,000 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
- Operator: Palm Beach Aviation
The flight
- Destination: KPBI West Palm Beach FL
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 200° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 25,000 ft; scat at 1,100 ft
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:15 pm from MYG
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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