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Aircraft Crash Near Port-au-Prince Airport (TI-1010C)

Port-au-Prince, HaitiTakeoff (climb)

On September 7, 1974, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration TI-1010C) operated by Transportes Aéreos de Integración -TAISA was involved in an aviation accident near Port-au-Prince, Haiti during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope shortly after takeoff from Port-au-Prince Airport due to an engine failure during the initial climb, killing all four occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Port-au-Prince Airport. While the airplane was in the initial climb phase, one of its engines failed. The crash site was located on a mountain slope situated a few kilometers from the airport. The exact aircraft type, registration, operator, and specific date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Operational Sequence and Casualties Following the engine failure during the climb, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently crashed into the mountain slope. All four occupants on board were killed in the accident. No additional details regarding the specific circumstances of the loss of control or the identities of the occupants are available in the provided source.

Probable cause

Engine failure during initial climb
Engine failure

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