Bahamasair

De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8)

Following an uneventful flight (service UP353) from Nassau, the crew started the descent to Governor’s Harbour. After landing on runway 15, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres then turn slightly to the left and came to rest on the main runway. All 51 occupants evacuated safely, nevertheless, few passengers suffered minor injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Fairchild-Hiller FH-227

After takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew raised the landing gear when the captain heard a loud bang and decided to land back. The airplane belly landed and slid for 605 meters, overran and came to rest in a mangrove. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

The pilot departed Nassau on a local test flight. En route, while cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet, he simulated the failure of both engines with fuel boost on. He descended to 2,500 feet and as he was unable to restart both engines, he decided to ditch the aircraft into the sea. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.