Cessna 172M crash near Gracias, Honduras

4 fatalities • Gracias, Honduras

A single-engine aircraft crashed into trees and terrain near Gracias, Honduras, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On April 23, 2014, at 1900 UTC, a Cessna 172M with registration HR-AVN crashed near Gracias, in the Department of Lempira, Republic of Honduras. The aircraft struck trees and terrain under circumstances that remain unknown. Following the impact, a post-impact fire occurred. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined as the circumstances of the crash were unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Apr 2014 CESSNA 172 - M accident near Gracias, Honduras?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into trees and terrain near Gracias, Honduras, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 2014 CESSNA 172 - M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Apr 2014 involved a CESSNA 172 - M, at Gracias, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident could not be determined as the circumstances of the crash were unknown.

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