Fatal aircraft accident near Port-au-Prince Airport

4 fatalities • Port-au-Prince, Haiti • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside shortly after departing from Port-au-Prince, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Port-au-Prince Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving one of its engines. As the plane attempted to gain altitude, the loss of power led to a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently struck a mountain slope situated only a few kilometers away from the airport.

There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the impact. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff and climb sequence.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was performing its initial climb after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-09-07 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Port-au-Prince, Haiti?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside shortly after departing from Port-au-Prince, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-09-07 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-09-07 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration TI-1010C, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Integración -TAISA, at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed while the aircraft was performing its initial climb after takeoff.

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