Air Tahiti
Safety profile and incident history for Air Tahiti.
Safety Score
9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
10
Recent Incidents
April 18, 1991 10 Fatalities
Dornier DO228
Nuku Hiva Marquesas Islands
On final approach to Nuku Hiva Airport runway 06, at an altitude of about 2,000 feet, the left engine failed. The crew decided to perform an approach to runway 24 when on final, the captain ditched the aircraft few dozen meters offshore. The impact was relatively violent and 10 occupants were killed, among them the captain. All 12 other occupants were injured, some seriously.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
French Polynesia
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Dornier DO2281