On May 26, 1970, a De Havilland DH.114 Heron (registration HR-ASN) operated by Aeroservicios was involved in an aviation accident near Tegucigalpa, Honduras during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control during its final approach due to turbulence encountered at a low altitude. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport, the crew experienced a loss of control over the aircraft. The plane impacted the ground in a small valley situated approximately 1.5 km before reaching the threshold of runway 19.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft type and led to six fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the accident was triggered by turbulence encountered at a low altitude during the approach, which prevented the crew from maintaining control of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced a loss of control during its final approach due to turbulence encountered at a low altitude.