Aircraft crash landing at Útila Airport

No fatalities • Útila, Honduras • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a crash landing at Útila Airport after striking a structure during its final approach.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight to Útila Airport, an aircraft descended below the required altitude. While maneuvering toward the runway, the plane made contact with a concrete wall. This impact resulted in the loss of the aircraft's undercarriage.

Following the collision with the wall, the pilot performed a crash landing at the airfield. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft was flying too low during its final approach, leading to a collision with a concrete wall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-05-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Útila, Honduras?

An aircraft experienced a crash landing at Útila Airport after striking a structure during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-05-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-05-28 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HR-SAC, operated by SAHSA - Servicios Aéreos de Honduras SA, at Útila, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was flying too low during its final approach, leading to a collision with a concrete wall.

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