Accident
On April 23, 2014, at 1900 UTC, a Cessna 172M airplane, bearing Honduran registration HR-AVH, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain under unknown circumstances near Gracias, Department of Lempira, Republic of Honduras. A post-impact fire occurred after the collision. The pilot and three passengers on board suffered fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172M, a single-engine light airplane. No further details about the aircraft's condition or maintenance history were provided. The crew consisted of one pilot and three passengers; no additional crew members were mentioned.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Honduras, specifically the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of the Secretaria de Obras Publicas, Transportes y Vivienda. The DGAC is responsible for determining the probable cause of the accident. As of the report, no probable cause has been established, and the circumstances remain unknown. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.