C6-HBWSAAB 3402017-02-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SAAB 340S/N: 340A067

Summary

On February 07, 2017, a Saab 340 (C6-HBW) was involved in an incident near Freeport, BF. All 36 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 airplane that occurred on February 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Bahamas.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C6-HBW.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
NTSB Number
ERA17WA111
Location
Freeport, Bahamas
Event ID
20170208X03312
Coordinates
26.558610, -78.695556
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
36
Total Aboard
36

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SAAB
Serial Number
340A067
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
340SF34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 airplane that occurred on February 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Bahamas.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA17WA111