BAe 125 crash, Nov 22, 1966 (1 killed), Freeport West Gra...
BAe 125 accident on November 22, 1966 near Freeport West Grand Bahama, Bahamas with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot misjudged altitude and did not follow...
- Date: November 22, 1966
- Aircraft: BAe 125
- Location: Freeport West Grand Bahama, Bahamas
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot misjudged altitude and did not follow approved procedures.
The pilot flew from Miami to Freeport on a private night flight with his spouse on board, without filing a flight plan. During the night approach to Freeport Airport, the twin engine BAe 125 struck the water and sank about 7 km short of the runway, off Pinder Point. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger's body was not recovered.