On August 4, 1986, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration V2-LCJ) operated by LIAT - The Caribbean Airline (Leeward Islands Air Transport) was involved in an aviation accident near Kingstown-E. T. Joshua (Arnos Vale), Saint Vincent and Grenadines during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable during a night approach in adverse weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Kingstown-Arnos Vale Airport during a night approach in poor weather, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a nighttime approach to Kingstown-Arnos Vale Airport, a twin engine aircraft encountered challenging meteorological conditions. As the flight was on final approach, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into the ocean several kilometers away from the coastline.
There were no survivors of the impact. The accident resulted in 13 fatalities among the occupants on board.
Findings
The crash occurred under conditions characterized by poor visibility and nighttime operations. The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft lost stability while transitioning to the landing phase near the shore.
Probable cause
The aircraft became uncontrollable during a night approach in adverse weather conditions.
What happened in the 4 Aug 1986 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Kingstown-E. T. Joshua (Arnos Vale), Saint Vincent and Grenadines?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Kingstown-Arnos Vale Airport during a night approach in poor weather, resulting in no survivors.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Aug 1986 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Aug 1986 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration V2-LCJ, operated by LIAT - The Caribbean Airline (Leeward Islands Air Transport), at Kingstown-E. T. Joshua (Arnos Vale), Saint Vincent and Grenadines.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft became uncontrollable during a night approach in adverse weather conditions.
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