2 fatalities

2013-06-25: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (HI-892) — Private Dominican Republic — Jérémie, Haiti

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On June 25, 2013, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration HI-892) operated by Private Dominican Republic was involved in an aviation accident near Jérémie, Haiti in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unregistered international flight from the Dominican Republic crashed into a mountain near Jérémie, Haiti. The twin-engine aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview

An aircraft operating an international flight from the Dominican Republic without a filed flight plan crashed into a mountain approximately 30 kilometers from Jérémie, Haiti. The twin-engine aircraft was cruising in the region when it struck the terrain. Both occupants were killed in the accident.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire.

Ownership and Operation

According to Dominican authorities, the aircraft was owned by a businessman who had leased it to a couple from Honduras. Authorities stated that the couple was "certainly performing an illegal flight."

Investigation

The investigation is being conducted by relevant authorities. No additional details have been released regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or other factors.