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Aircraft Collision with Soufrière Volcano in St. Vincent (VP-LAE)

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On August 20, 1982, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration VP-LAE) operated by Inter Island Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Mt La Soufrière, Saint Vincent and Grenadines in flight. 10 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of the Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent during a short flight from Kingstown-Arnos Vale to Hewanorra Airport, killing all 10 occupants.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was operating a short flight from Kingstown-Arnos Vale Airport to Hewanorra Airport on St. Lucia Island when it encountered bad weather conditions en route. During the flight, the aircraft struck the slope of the Soufrière volcano, which is located in the center of St. Vincent Island. All 10 occupants on board were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or the probable cause of the collision. The incident occurred while the aircraft was cruising in adverse weather conditions, and the impact with the volcanic terrain resulted in the loss of all lives on board.

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