Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes into Sea Off Roatán After Takeoff (HR-AYW)

Incident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft departed from Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport using Runway 07 shortly after sunset. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the sea approximately one kilometer offshore. ## Casualties and Rescue Operations The accident resulted in the deaths of twelve occupants. Five other individuals were rescued from the incident. ## Preliminary Assessment Investigators believe the crew encountered mechanical problems after takeoff, which may have contributed to the uncontrolled descent. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date is provided in the source material.