On March 15, 1994, a Cessna 402 (registration N234AC) operated by Caribintair was involved in an aviation accident near Jérémie, Haiti during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control was caused by an engine malfunction occurring at the moment of liftoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during takeoff, resulting in a crash near the runway and multiple injuries.
What happened
During the takeoff phase of flight, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control involving one of its engines. The malfunction occurred immediately following liftoff, preventing the crew from maintaining a stable flight path. As a result of the engine failure, the aircraft veered off course and crashed in the vicinity of the runway.
Upon impact, the aircraft sustained catastrophic damage and was completely destroyed. There were nine people on board at the time of the accident. All nine occupants sustained injuries during the crash, with six of those individuals suffering serious injuries.
Findings
The primary factor in the loss of control was the failure of one engine during the critical takeoff period.
Probable cause
The loss of control was caused by an engine malfunction occurring at the moment of liftoff.