Fatal aircraft accident near Kingstown-Arnos Vale Airport

13 fatalities • Kingstown-E. T. Joshua (Arnos Vale), Saint Vincent and Grenadines • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-08-04 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 1986-08-04 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 1986-08-04 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?