Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 2, 1980
Operator:
Registration:
HH-CNC
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Port-au-Prince – Cap Haïtien
MSN:
474
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While flying in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Grande-Rivière-du-Nord. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all nine occupants were killed. Visibility was poor due to low ceiling.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
