Four rescued after small aircraft crashes into water near Governor's Harbour

Friday, July 21, 2023

Four people have been rescued after a small aircraft crashed into water shortly after takeoff from Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, on Friday evening.

According to reports, the Piper PA-23 lost power in the left engine and crashed after attempting to return to the field.

All four people on board were rescued with no reports of any injuries.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority is investigating the incident.

But I thought twin engine planes could fly on one engine?

Posted 22 July 2023, 9:38 p.m. Suggest removal

So did I

Posted 24 July 2023, 8:03 a.m. Suggest removal

i think lack of experience, i do believe you have to max out the one engine that is working to stay in the sky.

Posted 24 July 2023, 8:36 a.m. Suggest removal