Accident Details
Shortly after departing from Port-au-Prince Airport, the pilot of a single-engine aircraft was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The landing occurred approximately 10 kilometers north of the capital city. Upon touching down, the aircraft overturned and came to rest in an inverted position. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. All nine occupants on board evacuated the wreckage and sustained only minor injuries.
Investigation
Investigators from the Haitian civil aviation authority examined the wreckage and determined the likely cause of the accident. Preliminary findings indicate that a door was improperly closed, which is believed to have led to the incident. No further details about the nature of the door issue or the exact sequence of events have been released.
Regulatory Action
In response to this accident and a previous occurrence within a 12-day period, the Haiti civil aviation authority decided to suspend the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of the operator involved. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice, pending a thorough review of the operator's safety practices.