On August 26, 1992, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration HR-IAG) operated by Isleña Airlines - Isleña de Inversiones was involved in an aviation accident near Palacios, Honduras during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot who landed too far down the runway after the aircraft approached too high and at an excessive speed. The pilot failed to initiate a go-around procedure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight from La Ceiba landed too far down a grassy runway at Palacios Airport, overran, and hit a building. All five occupants sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.
Incident
A flight arriving from La Ceiba initiated an approach to Palacios Airport. During the final approach, the aircraft was observed to be too high and descending at a rapid rate. The pilot touched down approximately two-thirds of the way down the grassy runway, leaving insufficient distance to stop. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with a building located 65 meters beyond the end of the strip.
All five occupants on board evacuated with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration on the part of the pilot, who landed too far down the runway after the aircraft approached at an excessive altitude and speed. The pilot failed to initiate a go-around procedure.