On September 20, 2011, a Beechcraft 99 Airliner (registration HH-APA) operated by SALSA d'Haïti - Services Aériens Latinoaméricains SA was involved in an aviation accident near Milot, Haiti during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed during approach while operating in heavy rain and poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.