Beech 95-B55 accident near North Eleuthera, Bf, March 22, 1998
On March 22, 1998 at about 10:10 pm local time, a Beech 95-B55, registered N4314Y, was destroyed in an accident near North Eleuthera. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 6 people were killed. 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
- March 22, 1998 · about 10:10 pm local time
- Place
- North Eleuthera, Burkina Faso
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 95-B55 · all 95-B55s on the register
- Registration
- N4314Y · 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
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
- Operator: Sabofi Investment CORP.
The flight
- Departed from: MYEH
- Destination: KFPR Fort Pierce FL
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 350° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 6,000 ft; scat at 2,200 ft
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:00 pm from MYN
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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