C6-SBJSAAB 3402013-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SAAB 340

Summary

On June 13, 2013, a Saab 340 (C6-SBJ) was involved in an incident near Mangrove Cay, BF. All 24 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit (AAIPU) of the Bahamas, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 that occurred on June 13, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIPU investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane's engines.

All investigative information will be released by the AAIPU.

Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit

Bahamas Department of Civil Aviation

Telephone: 242-377-7115 / 377-3445

Mobile: 242-376-1617 / 421-1384

Fax: 242-377-6060

Email: aaipu.cad.bahamas@gmail.com

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA13WA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C6-SBJ.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
NTSB Number
DCA13WA110
Location
Mangrove Cay, Bahamas
Event ID
20130617X62955
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
24
Total Aboard
24

Probable Cause and Findings

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Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SAAB
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
340SF34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit (AAIPU) of the Bahamas, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 that occurred on June 13, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIPU investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane's engines.

All investigative information will be released by the AAIPU.

Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit

Bahamas Department of Civil Aviation

Telephone: 242-377-7115 / 377-3445

Mobile: 242-376-1617 / 421-1384

Fax: 242-377-6060

Email: aaipu.cad.bahamas@gmail.com

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA13WA110