What happened
A cargo mission departing from San Pedro Sula Airport was conducting an unscheduled delivery to the San Andrés Mine when the accident occurred. The flight departed at 12:42 local time with a load that had been distributed to ensure the center of gravity remained within approved operational limits for takeoff.
During the flight, the crew attempted to land at San Andrés Aerodrome. Following an initial landing attempt, the aircraft was approximately 5 kilometers from the airfield when it struck a mountain. The impact triggered a fire that led to the total destruction of both the aircraft and its cargo. There were three fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the disaster was precipitated by an engine failure on the right side of the aircraft. This malfunction occurred specifically as the pilot attempted to apply maximum power from both engines following the aborted landing attempt.