Merchant Bank

Safety profile and incident history for Merchant Bank.

Safety Score

9.4/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

6

Recent Incidents

March 3, 1980 6 Fatalities

Learjet 25

Port-au-Prince West

The descent to Port-au-Prince-François Duvalier Airport was initiated by night. For unknown reasons, the airplane was too low and crashed onto houses located about 21 km from the airport. A passenger was seriously injured while three other occupants as well as three people on the ground were killed. For unknown reason, the crew as approaching at an insufficient altitude.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Haiti

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Learjet 251