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Aircraft Overrun Following Tyre Burst During Takeoff at La Ceiba-Goloson Airport

La Ceiba-Goloson, HondurasTakeoff (climb)

On August 26, 2007, a Britten-Norman Islander operated by Honduras Air was involved in an aviation accident near La Ceiba-Goloson, Honduras during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A tyre burst during the takeoff roll at La Ceiba-Goloson Airport led to a rejected takeoff. The aircraft overran the runway by 116 metres, resulting in serious injury to the pilot and total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Location During the takeoff roll at La Ceiba-Goloson Airport, a tyre burst occurred. The pilot initiated a rejected takeoff in response to the failure. ## Runway Overrun and Damage Despite the rejected takeoff, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest 116 metres further. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Casualties All nine passengers escaped the incident uninjured. The pilot was seriously injured as a result of the overrun event. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the tyre burst. The incident is documented solely based on the provided operational facts.

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