You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Tuesday 3 July 2018 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Saab 340A |
| Owner/operator: | Western Air |
| Registration: | C6-VIP |
| MSN: | 340A-098 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1987 |
| Engine model: | GE CT7 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 19 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | 25 mls from Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS/MYNN) -
 Bahamas
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Bimini International Airport (BIM/MYBS) |
| Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS/MYNN) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIA Bahamas |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that approximately 25 miles from the Lynden Pindling International Airport he observed a substantial temperature fluctuations in the right engine that led him to secure the engine from possible engine damage. The aircraft departed South Bimini.
The flight with 3 crew and 16 passengers landed safely without incidence or any injuries.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
AAIA
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 22 November 1989 | N363MA | Metro Flight | 0 | Beaumont, TX |  |
min |
| 28 June 2019 | C6-VIP | Western Air | 0 | Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) | |
sub |
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-2023 19:15 | harro | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation