Search and rescue teams have located the wreckage of a missionary aircraft that crashed in the mountainous terrain of Haiti’s Grand’Anse region, with officials expressing virtually no hope of finding survivors. The Embraer 110 Bandeirante aircraft, operated by Florida-based Christian humanitarian organization Agape Flights, disappeared during a flight between Jérémie and Les Cayes on February 5, 2026.
The National Civil Aviation Office’s Joint Rescue and Coordination Center immediately mobilized response efforts upon losing contact with the aircraft. However, search operations were hampered by early sunset conditions on Thursday, forcing teams to postpone aerial reconnaissance until Friday morning. The challenging mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions complicated recovery efforts.
Agape Flights President and CEO Allen Speer delivered an emotional video message via social media, confirming the tragic outcome. ‘We do not believe there were any survivors,’ Speer stated, his voice visibly strained. ‘Our hearts are broken. We deeply mourn the families of the pilots who are now suffering an unimaginable loss.’
The aircraft was found scattered across multiple pieces in a remote rural area, indicating the severity of the impact. The organization has declined to release the identities of those aboard pending formal confirmation and family notifications. The crash occurred during inclement weather conditions that have frequently challenged aviation operations in the Caribbean region.
Agape Flights, headquartered in Venice, Florida, maintains regular humanitarian missions throughout the Caribbean, providing essential support to missionary activities and relief operations in underserved communities.