On March 17, 2025, a BAe Jetstream 31 (registration HR-AYW) operated by Línea Aérea Nacional de Honduras - LANHSA was involved in an aviation accident near Roatán, Honduras during takeoff. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced mechanical issues during the initial climb phase, leading to an uncontrolled descent into the sea. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean shortly after departing Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport, resulting in twelve fatalities.
What happened
Shortly after sunset, a twin-engine airplane departed from Runway 07 at Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the surface of the sea approximately one kilometer away from the coastline.
Of the individuals on board, twelve fatalities were recorded, while five passengers and crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Preliminary information suggests that the crew encountered mechanical problems following the takeoff from the airport.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced mechanical issues during the initial climb phase, leading to an uncontrolled descent into the sea.