What happened
On February 12, 1996, at approximately 12:01 EST, a Rockwell Australian Nomad N24A, registration N224E, was performing a scheduled domestic service from Port-Au-Prince International Airport to Cap-Haïten, Haiti. The aircraft, which was operated by Haiti Express Airways, was in the initial stages of takeoff from runway 27 under visual meteorological conditions.
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a loss of power in the right engine. In response to the engine failure, the pilot attempted a forced landing in an area northwest of the runway. Upon contacting the ground, the aircraft nosed over and a post-crash fire subsequently destroyed the airframe. The accident resulted in 11 fatalities, including the pilot, the second-in-command, and nine passengers, while 4 passengers suffered serious injuries.
Findings
According to the DGAC, the primary factor leading to the accident was the loss of power in the right engine during the takeoff phase.