Piper PA-32-260 accident near Terre-De-Haut, Outside the U.S., December 4, 2023
On December 4, 2023 at about 12:59 pm local time, a 1972 Piper PA-32-260, registered N15902, was involved in an accident near Terre-De-Haut, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 5 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
- December 4, 2023 · about 12:59 pm local time
- Place
- Terre-De-Haut, Guadeloupe · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32-260, built 1972 · all PA-32-260s on the register
- Registration
- N15902 · no longer on the register · serial 32-7300019
- Damage
- Damage not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: TFFS Terre-De-Haut OF at 1:01 pm
- Destination: TFFM Grand-Bourg OF
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 100° at 15 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,900 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Observation at 9:00 am from TFFR, 24 miles away
Weather report (METAR): TFFR 041300Z AUTO 11012KT 9999 FEW029 SCT034 28/24 Q1017 TEMPO 10015G25KT 4000 SHRA SCT018TCU
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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