Fatal aircraft collision near Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport

10 fatalities • Tegucigalpa, Honduras • Landing (descent or approach)

A humanitarian flight operating for USAID crashed into a mountain during its approach to Tegucigalpa, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to the Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport, an aircraft engaged in a mission for USAID struck a mountain. The impact occurred approximately 27 km away from the destination airport. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused 10 fatalities among everyone on board.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicate that the crew did not recognize that the aircraft had descended to an insufficient altitude during the approach phase. This failure to maintain proper vertical separation from terrain led to the fatal impact with the mountain.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach, leading to controlled flight into terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-02-25 Douglas DC-6 accident near Tegucigalpa, Honduras?

A humanitarian flight operating for USAID crashed into a mountain during its approach to Tegucigalpa, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-02-25 Douglas DC-6 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-02-25 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration HR-AKZ, operated by Albiacion Circulo General, at Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach, leading to controlled flight into terrain.

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