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Aircraft Crash in the Caribbean Sea During Crosswind Landing (HR-SAZ)

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: Loss of control after touchdown due to strong crosswinds. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Caribbean Sea after veering off the runway during a crosswind landing. Seven people were killed and 25 were injured.

Incident Overview and Route Details The aircraft was completing a flight from Guanaja to San Pedro Sula with an intermediate stop in Roatán. After landing, the crew encountered strong crosswinds when the aircraft veered off runway and crashed in the Caribbean Sea. A crew member and six passengers were killed while 25 other occupants were injured. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was loss of control after touchdown due to strong crosswinds. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond the Caribbean Sea.

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