N404EC
Flight / Schedule
N404EC
Aircraft
Cessna 404 TitanRegistration
N404EC
MSN
404-0646
Year of Manufacture
1980
Operator
Sarah Express AirwaysDate
October 3, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
Central America • Haiti
Coordinates
19.1400°, -72.3571°
Narrative Report
On October 3, 2024 at 12:02 PM, N404EC experienced a crash involving Cessna 404 Titan, operated by Sarah Express Airways, with the event recorded near Central America, Haiti.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration N404EC, MSN 404-0646, year of manufacture 1980.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 19.1400°, -72.3571°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Sarah Express AirwaysFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
Central America • Haiti
Aircraft Details
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