Port-au-Prince - Cap Haïtien

On August 15, 1973 at 02:50 PM, Port-au-Prince - Cap Haïtien experienced a crash involving Britten-Norman Islander, operated by Turks and Caicos Airways - Turks and Caicos National Airline, with the event recorded near Dondon North.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a mountains crash site.

10 people were known to be on board, 10 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 9, passenger fatalities: 9, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. While approaching Cap Haïtien Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility and low clouds. While too low, the twin engine airplane struck a mountain shrouded in clouds and located in Dondon, about 21 km south of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N38JA, MSN 211, year of manufacture 1970.