Britten-Norman Islander crash, Oct 7, 1971, Atlantic Ocean
Britten-Norman Islander accident on October 7, 1971 near Atlantic Ocean, World with no fatalities.
- Date: October 7, 1971
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Atlantic Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
An Islander on a ferry flight from San Juan to Cockburn Harbour departed with faulty radio navigation equipment and lost its bearings. The pilot ditched in the Atlantic Ocean and was rescued by a ship crew, and the aircraft sank. Nobody was hurt.