On September 5, 2014, the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre became aware of the presence of Single
Engine aircraft, registered N900KN, heading towards Jamaica’s airspace. It departed Rochester in New
York at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET and its destination was Naples, Florida.
The pilots appeared to have lost consciousness and the aircraft proceeded unpiloted, at the point at
which it entered Jamaica’s airspace.
Information further received is that the plane went down approximately 14 miles north of the coast of
Port Antonio, Portland.
The Search & Rescue team of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard has been mobilized, and the applicable Emergency Response Plan has been activated.
Further updates will be provided, as soon as these become available.
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is the statutory organization, which is responsible for regulating Jamaica’s aviation industry and supporting its safe and orderly development.
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Corporate Communications Unit – JCAA
838-2520/ava-marie.ingram@jcaa.gov.jm