What happened
During the departure phase from La Ceiba-Goloson Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the right engine. While the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the loss of power necessitated an emergency procedure. The crew received clearance to perform an emergency landing and began executing a circuit pattern to return to the airfield.
As the aircraft maintained a low altitude during this maneuver, a wing made contact with the roof of a residential structure. This impact caused the aircraft to deviate from its flight path and crash onto a nearby road. The incident resulted in 17 injuries among the occupants, though no fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident focused on the sudden loss of power during the climb. The primary factor identified was the failure of the right engine, although the specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.