On November 25, 1989, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration V3-HCT) operated by Maya Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Belize, Belize in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the ocean near Belize under undetermined conditions, resulting in no reported fatalities.
What happened
An aviation incident occurred involving an unidentified aircraft that impacted the sea near the coast of Belize. The specific details surrounding the descent and impact remain unclear, as the event took place under unknown circumstances.
Despite the loss of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported in connection with the crash. No information regarding the number of occupants on board or their identities has been released.
Findings
The precise cause of the accident has not yet been determined. At this time, investigators have not identified the specific factors that led to the aircraft entering the water.
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