No fatalities

1997-03-03: Let L-410 (HR-IAS) — Isleña Airlines - Isleña de Inversiones — La Ceiba-Goloson, Honduras

La Ceiba-Goloson, HondurasTakeoff (climb)

On March 3, 1997, a Let L-410 (registration HR-IAS) operated by Isleña Airlines - Isleña de Inversiones was involved in an aviation accident near La Ceiba-Goloson, Honduras during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the crew to reduce power shortly after rotation as it is specified in the flight manual on this model that the engine power cannot be reduced below the minimum altitude of 1,500 feet. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781206257Data APIEditorial standards

After takeoff from runway 06, the crew reduced engine power and raised landing gear, causing a stall. The aircraft slid 450 meters and was damaged beyond repair; all 21 occupants evacuated safely.

Accident Summary

Just after liftoff from runway 06, while in the initial climb phase, the flight crew raised the landing gear and reduced engine power. This action caused the aircraft to stall and sink back onto the runway. It then slid for about 450 meters before coming to rest. All 21 occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Sequence of Events

The accident occurred following a takeoff from runway 06. The crew initiated the climb and shortly thereafter raised the landing gear and reduced power. The aircraft stalled and descended, contacting the runway surface. It slid approximately 450 meters before stopping. No injuries were reported among the 21 occupants, and the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause as: "Failure of the crew to reduce power shortly after rotation as it is specified in the flight manual on this model that the engine power cannot be reduced below the minimum altitude of 1,500 feet."