Piper PA-32-260 accident near Leogane, Outside the U.S., July 2, 2021
On July 2, 2021 at about 9:00 pm local time, a 1971 Piper PA-32-260, registered N8694N, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Leogane, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 6 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 2, 2021 · about 9:00 pm local time
- Place
- Leogane, Haiti · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32-260, built 1971 · all PA-32-260s on the register
- Registration
- N8694N · registry record · serial 32-7200009
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: MTPP Port-Au-Prince OF
- Destination: MTJA Jacmel OF
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 110° at 16 knots
- Visibility: 5.6 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,600 ft
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
- Observation at 6:53 pm from MTPP, 12 miles away
Weather report (METAR): MTPP 022253Z 11016KT 9000 FEW026 33/19 Q1013 A2992
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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