Twin-engine cargo aircraft crash southeast of Jérémie

2 fatalities • Jérémie, Haiti • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Jérémie to Les Cayes ended in a fatal crash in hilly terrain, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

What happened

A twin-engine cargo operation was underway between Jérémie and Les Cayes when the aircraft failed to reach its intended destination. During the flight, the plane went down in a hilly region situated to the southeast of Jérémie. Search efforts located the wreckage in a remote, isolated area approximately one day after the disappearance.

There were two fatalities among the crew, as both pilots on board perished in the accident. The aircraft was transporting a variety of goods at the time of the impact.

Findings

Investigation into the circumstances of the crash noted that the weather conditions during the flight were marginal. The difficulty of accessing the crash site due to the isolated nature of the terrain was also a factor in the delay of the wreckage discovery.

Probable cause

The exact cause remains undetermined, though the flight was operating under marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2026-02-05 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Jérémie, Haiti?

A cargo flight traveling from Jérémie to Les Cayes ended in a fatal crash in hilly terrain, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2026-02-05 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2026-02-05 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration N316AF, operated by Agape Flights, at Jérémie, Haiti.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause remains undetermined, though the flight was operating under marginal weather conditions.

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