Aircraft crash near Milot, Haiti

3 fatalities • Milot, Haiti • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its approach to Cap-Haïtien Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Cap-Haïtien Airport, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field situated approximately 12 km south of the airport, near the area of Milot. At the time of the accident, the flight crew was performing a descent into the airport and encountered severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall.

The impact occurred during the approach phase of the flight. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. The crew consisted of two pilots, one from Mexico and one from Dominica, while the sole passenger was a Vietnamese national employed by a regional telecommunications firm.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered heavy rain and poor visibility during the descent.
  • The crash occurred in a field located a short distance from the destination airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during approach while operating in heavy rain and poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-09-20 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident near Milot, Haiti?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its approach to Cap-Haïtien Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-09-20 Beechcraft 99 Airliner accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-09-20 involved a Beechcraft 99 Airliner, registration HH-APA, operated by SALSA d'Haïti - Services Aériens Latinoaméricains SA, at Milot, Haiti.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed during approach while operating in heavy rain and poor weather conditions.

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