Accident Summary: Spirit A20N Shot at in Port-au-Prince on Nov 11, 2024
On November 11, 2024, a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo (registration N987NK), operating flight NK232 from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was shot at while taxiing after landing at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. The aircraft had just arrived safely and was taxiing to its gate when gunfire erupted in the vicinity of the airport.
Initial reports indicate that the shots came from outside the airport perimeter, likely linked to escalating gang violence in the area. One bullet reportedly struck the fuselage near the aft section. Fortunately, no passengers or crew members were injured during the incident. The aircraft was safely brought to the gate, and all passengers were disembarked without further issues.
Spirit Airlines promptly suspended all flights to and from Port-au-Prince following the incident, citing safety concerns. The FAA and Haitian authorities have launched a joint investigation to determine the source of the gunfire and to assess the security risks at the airport.
This alarming event underscores the growing threat to civil aviation in volatile regions. Spirit has stated that the safety of its crew and passengers remains its top priority, and future operations will depend on improved security cond
itions.