Liberty XL-2 crash near La Lima, Honduras

2 fatalities • La Lima, Honduras

A flight training aircraft crashed into a residential roof during a takeoff attempt near San Pedro Sula.

What happened

On June 23, 2016, at approximately 2259 UTC, a Liberty XL-2 aircraft, bearing registration HR-HZT, was involved in a fatal accident near La Lima, Honduras. The aircraft, which was operated by Horizontes Flight School, was performing a takeoff following a touch-and-go landing at Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (MHLM).

During the maneuver, the aircraft impacted the roof of a house located in a residential neighborhood. The flight was a non-scheduled instructional flight conducted under day visual meteorological conditions. The instructor pilot and the student pilot on board sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 2016 Liberty XL 2 accident near La Lima, Honduras?

A flight training aircraft crashed into a residential roof during a takeoff attempt near San Pedro Sula.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 2016 Liberty XL 2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 2016 involved a Liberty XL 2, at La Lima, Honduras.

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