3 fatalities

1980-07-12: Douglas DC-3 — Unknown — Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture (François Duvalier), Haiti

Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture (François Duvalier), HaitiLanding (descent or approach)

On July 12, 1980, a Douglas DC-3 was involved in an aviation accident near Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture (François Duvalier), Haiti during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781223749Data APIEditorial standards

During night approach to Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport, an aircraft lost control, rolled inverted, and crashed short of the runway, killing all three occupants. Authorities reported no flight plan, no radio contact, and discovered marijuana on board.

Accident

During a nighttime final approach to Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport, the aircraft lost control. It performed a rolling motion, inverted, and then impacted the ground short of the runway, bursting into flames. The aircraft was completely destroyed. All three occupants perished in the accident.

Investigation

According to Haitian Authorities, the pilot did not submit a flight plan. The flight was not scheduled to land at Port-au-Prince Airport. Throughout the operation, the pilot did not communicate with air traffic control. Investigators found a quantity of marijuana onboard the aircraft.

No probable cause for the loss of control was specified in the report.