FlightFinder
Check my flight
6 fatalities

Nighttime Approach Accident at Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport (N211MB)

Port-au-Prince, HaitiLanding (descent or approach)

On March 3, 1980, a Learjet 25 (registration N211MB) operated by Merchant Bank was involved in an aviation accident near Port-au-Prince, Haiti during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into houses 21 km from Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport during a night approach, killing six people and seriously injuring one passenger.

Incident Overview During a nighttime descent to Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport, an aircraft descended to an insufficient altitude for unknown reasons. The aircraft subsequently impacted residential structures located approximately 21 kilometers from the airport. ## Casualties The accident resulted in the deaths of three occupants and three people on the ground. One passenger sustained serious injuries. ## Investigation Findings The source states that the crew was approaching at an insufficient altitude for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or definitive cause is provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Mar 1980 Learjet 25 accident near Port-au-Prince, Haiti?

An aircraft crashed into houses 21 km from Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport during a night approach, killing six people and seriously injuring one passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 1980 Learjet 25 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Mar 1980 involved a Learjet 25, registration N211MB, operated by Merchant Bank, at Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

More accident analyses