N539EGPIPER PA232016-02-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

PIPER PA23S/N: 277854054

Summary

On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA23 (N539EG) was involved in an incident near Saint François, GP. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N539EG, sank after ditching near the Saint François Airport (TFFC), Saint François, Guadeloupe (France). The pilot was not injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from:

Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03 Web: www.bea.aero

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN16WA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N539EG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 22, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN16WA110
Location
Saint François, Guadeloupe
Event ID
20160225X54829
Coordinates
16.257778, -61.262500
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
277854054
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA23PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GADDARKHAN AERO SERVICE INC
Address
1105 N MARKET ST STE 1300
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1241
Country
United States

Analysis

On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N539EG, sank after ditching near the Saint François Airport (TFFC), Saint François, Guadeloupe (France). The pilot was not injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from:

Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA)

Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00

Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03

Web: www.bea.aero

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN16WA110