N924FE

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 208BS/N: 208B0024

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
NTSB Number
ERA15WA310
Location
Saba, Netherlands Antilles
Event ID
20150813X90826
Coordinates
17.592500, -63.259723
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
N924FE
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
208B0024
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
208BC208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
Address
VP SUPPLEMENTAL AIR OPERATIONS
2955 REPUBLICAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
TN 38118-1547
Country
United States

Analysis

On August 12, 2015, at 1630 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, U.S. Registration N924FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and ditching in the Caribbean Sea near Saba, Netherlands Antilles. The cargo flight originated at San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and was destined for Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (TKPK).

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Netherlands. Further information can be obtained from:

The Dutch Safety Board

P.O. Box 95404

2509 CK Den Haag

The Netherlands

tel. (+31) 70 333 7000 (office)

or (+31) 70 333 7072 (24 hours)

fax (+31) 70 333 7077

E-mail: aviation@safetyboard.nl

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Dutch Safety Board.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA15WA310