On April 8, 2019, a Bae Jetstream 41 (registration HI1038) operated by Skyhigh Dominicana was involved in an aviation accident near Marigot-Douglas-Charles (ex Melville Hall), Dominica during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An airplane veered off runway 27 after landing at Marigot-Douglas-Charles Airport, causing nose and left main gear collapse. All 32 occupants rescued; one passenger slightly injured.
Incident
On a scheduled service from Santo Domingo-Las Americas Airport to Marigot, Dominica Island, an airplane carrying 29 passengers and three crew members experienced a landing excursion upon arrival. The aircraft touched down on runway 27 at Marigot-Douglas-Charles Airport but deviated from the centerline to the left.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the airplane veered off the runway and contacted concrete taxiway Bravo. The impact caused the nose gear and left main gear to collapse. The main landing gear's initial impact occurred 145 feet from the runway threshold. The aircraft then slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest in a grassy area facing the main terminal.
Aftermath
All 32 occupants were rescued from the aircraft. One passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.