2 fatalities

1979-12-27: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (313) — Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña — Puerto Lempira, Honduras

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On December 27, 1979, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 313) operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Lempira, Honduras in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions in Puerto Lempira, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the region of Puerto Lempira involving an aircraft of unknown type. During the course of the flight, the aircraft crashed, though the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact have not been determined.

While the crash resulted in two fatalities among the crew, all passengers on board managed to survive the event. The exact phase of flight at the moment of the accident remains unconfirmed.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances leading to the impact have not been established by investigators.