Douglas DC-3 crash, Sep 9, 1971 (2 killed), Pointe-à-Pitre
Douglas DC-3 accident on September 9, 1971 near Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe with 2 fatalities.
- Date: September 9, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Carib West Airways DC3 cargo flight was diverted toward Pointe a Pitre after the airport at Marigot was closed. While descending at night the aircraft struck trees and crashed on the slopes of La Soufriere volcano, killing both pilots.