Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II | N212ML
September 7th, 2026 | Off Andros Island, Unknown
Accident Location
- City: Off Andros Island
- State: Unknown
- Latitude: 24.94020499928792
- Longitude: -78.46315208058559
- Airport ID:
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N212ML
- Make: Piper
- Model: PA-34-200T Seneca II
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Multi Engine Land
- Amateur Built: No
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Lamar, Mario Rene
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 80
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
- IFR Rating: Yes
- Pilot Error: Yes
- Pilot Medical: 3rd Class Medical
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: September 7th, 2026
- Time: 10:55 AM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: IMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 4
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 3
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 4
- NTSB No:
- NTSB Travel: Yes
- AQP Classification: 24) IN FLIGHT BREAKUP, U-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot did penetrate an extremely strong storm cell while on an IFR flight plan, attempting to return to the USA. The aircraft was not equipped with airborne radar, but did have delayed XM weather depiction available which may have given incorrect information to the accident pilot. The aircraft wreckage was found with several parts missing, indicating a likely in flight breakup of the aircraft, and a fall from cruise altitude.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft rehearse and condition themselves to be able to know the dangers of storm cells in light aircraft, and to safely maneuver around such weather by generous margins.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.