What happened
An undocumented international flight originating from the Dominican Republic ended in a fatal accident near Jérémie. The twin-engine aircraft was operating without a filed flight plan at the time of the incident. While navigating the region, the plane struck a mountain located approximately 30 kilometers from Jérémie.
The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane. Reports from Dominican authorities suggest the aircraft was owned by a businessman who had leased the plane to two individuals from Honduras. The flight was reportedly being conducted illegally.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating without a formal flight plan.
- The crash was caused by the aircraft striking terrain during the cruise phase of flight.