What happened
During a scheduled flight originating in Guanaja with a planned stop in Roatán, the aircraft was attempting to land at the intermediate destination. Upon touchdown, the aircraft departed the runway surface and subsequently entered the Caribbean Sea.
As the aircraft was completing its landing phase, the crew encountered significant crosswinds. These environmental conditions caused the plane to veer off the prepared surface, leading to the impact with the water. The incident resulted in 7 fatalities, including one crew member and six passengers, while 25 other occupants sustained injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during the landing sequence.
- The impact with the water occurred after the aircraft veered off the runway.