7 fatalities

1990-03-18: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (HR-SAZ) — SAHSA - Servicios Aéreos de Honduras SA — Roatán, Honduras

Roatán, HondurasLanding (descent or approach)

On March 18, 1990, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HR-SAZ) operated by SAHSA - Servicios Aéreos de Honduras SA was involved in an aviation accident near Roatán, Honduras during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and crashed due to a loss of directional control caused by strong crosswinds during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft traveling from Guanaja to San Pedro Sula via Roatán crashed into the Caribbean Sea following a runway excursion caused by heavy winds.

What happened

A flight operating between Guanaja and San Pedro Sula, which included a scheduled stop in Roatán, ended in an accident after landing at the intermediate destination. Upon touchdown, the aircraft was subjected to intense crosswinds that caused it to drift from the runway surface. The subsequent excursion resulted in the aircraft crashing into the Caribbean Sea.

The incident resulted in 7 fatalities, including one crew member and six passengers. Additionally, 25 individuals sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the loss of control following touchdown as a direct result of powerful crosswind conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and crashed due to a loss of directional control caused by strong crosswinds during landing.