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Single-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway and Enters Water at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (V3-HHU)

Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal, BelizeLanding (descent or approach)

On December 4, 2014, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration V3-HHU) operated by Tropic Air (Belize) was involved in an aviation accident near Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal, Belize during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft overran the runway at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in marginal weather, lost its right main gear, and entered the sea. All six occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details A single-engine aircraft experienced a runway overrun after landing at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport. The source states that the landing occurred in marginal weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, resulting in an overrun. ## Sequence of Events and Damage Following the overrun, the aircraft lost its right main gear. It then plunged into the sea and came to rest in shallow water. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the airport name. ## Occupant Outcomes and Aircraft Status All six occupants on board were rescued. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The source does not provide a probable cause or additional technical details.

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What happened in the 4 Dec 2014 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal, Belize?

A single-engine aircraft overran the runway at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in marginal weather, lost its right main gear, and entered the sea. All six occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Dec 2014 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Dec 2014 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration V3-HHU, operated by Tropic Air (Belize), at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal, Belize.

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