N8GW

On April 11, 1979 at 05:00 AM, N8GW experienced a crash involving Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, operated by World Photography Corporation, with the event recorded near Belle Glade Florida.

The flight was categorized as illegal (smuggling) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. After a night landing at Belle Glade, the twin engine airplane overran, collided with trees and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, evacuated the cabin and was not recovered by authorities. The flight was illegal and a load of 4,000 lbs of marijuana was found on board.

Aircraft reference details include registration N8GW, MSN 4676, year of manufacture 1942.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 26.6845°, -80.6676°.