Cessna 402 crash, Apr 4, 2013 (3 killed), Mayaguana
Cessna 402 accident on April 4, 2013 near Mayaguana, Mayaguana, Bahamas with 3 fatalities. Cause: Per the Bahamas investigation summary: a breakdown in...
- Date: April 4, 2013
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Mayaguana, Mayaguana, Bahamas
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Per the Bahamas investigation summary: a breakdown in communication during the planning and execution of an unapproved procedure, with too many people planning the maneuver, inexperienced participants, a vehicle parked too close to the runway and a vehicle left running near the runway.
A Cessna 402C air ambulance landed at night at Mayaguana airport and its right wing struck a vehicle used to light the runway, sending the aircraft out of control into a second vehicle. Fuel from the ruptured wing ignited, and three occupants of the second vehicle were killed. The three aircraft occupants were not seriously hurt.