11 fatalities

2009-10-09: Casa 212 Aviocar (FAU-531) — Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU — Fonds-Verrettes, Haiti

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On October 9, 2009, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration FAU-531) operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU was involved in an aviation accident near Fonds-Verrettes, Haiti in flight. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft on a United Nations mission crashed into a mountain in Haiti, resulting in total destruction and the deaths of all 11 people on board, including Uruguayan and Jordan soldiers.

Incident Overview

According to the official investigation source, a twin-engine aircraft operating on behalf of the United Nations Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was destroyed after striking the slope of a mountain. The accident occurred approximately 20 kilometers west of Fonds-Verrettes, Haiti.

Details of the Flight

The aircraft had departed from Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture (formerly François Duvalier) Airport. It was on a border patrol mission at the time of the accident. The flight crew consisted of two pilots, and there were nine passengers on board. Among the occupants were soldiers from Uruguay and Jordan.

Circumstances of the Crash

In unknown circumstances, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. The impact was severe, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft. The source states that all 11 occupants were killed. No further details about the sequence of events, weather conditions, or any other contributing factors are provided by the source.

Aftermath

The aircraft was completely destroyed, and there were no survivors. The source does not specify any additional details regarding recovery efforts, investigation procedures, or the identification of the deceased.

Note

This article is based solely on the information available from the official accident investigation source. No additional facts, analysis, or conclusions have been included beyond what was explicitly stated.