Terrified passengers had to swim to safety after their aircraft made a water landing off the coast of Haiti. The Cessna 402B plane was en route from Cap-Haïtien to Port-au-Prince when the emergency landing occurred. The incident took place near Lafiteau, where the plane, registered as HI-1056 and operated by ZED Airlines as flight 6502, landed in the coastal waters.
The pilot and two passengers managed to escape the aircraft and were seen swimming towards the shore, where they received immediate assistance. Despite the ordeal, all occupants expressed relief that there were no casualties.
Footage captured the aircraft near Ibo Beach, with passengers wading through the shallow waters towards safety. Emergency services provided aid to the trio, who are reported to be in stable condition.
An investigation is underway by aviation authorities and the airline’s technical team to determine the cause of the incident. No details have been disclosed regarding any potential mechanical issues, and the aircraft’s condition, manufactured in 1972, is still being evaluated.
ZED Airlines emphasized passenger safety as its utmost priority and assured that updates on the situation will be shared accordingly. The successful outcome of the incident was credited to the pilot’s skillful handling and prompt actions.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.