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Cargo Flight Overruns Runway at Tegucigalpa, Three Crew Killed (88-4408)

Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, HondurasLanding (descent or approach)

On April 1, 1997, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 88-4408) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight overran the runway at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport after landing 2,000 feet past the threshold. Three of the 10 crew members were killed, seven injured. The aircraft crashed onto a road and bridge and caught fire.

Accident Details

A cargo flight departed Milwaukee-General Billy Mitchell Airport bound for Howard AFB in Panama City, with an intermediate stop at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport. The aircraft carried 10 crew members and a load consisting of foods and electronics.

Upon landing at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport, the aircraft touched down 2,000 feet past the runway threshold with its flaps configured at 50°. Unable to decelerate sufficiently within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the runway and collided with a road and a bridge, subsequently bursting into flames.

Casualties

Three crew members were killed in the accident, while the remaining seven crew members sustained injuries.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 1997 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras?

A cargo flight overran the runway at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin Airport after landing 2,000 feet past the threshold. Three of the 10 crew members were killed, seven injured. The aircraft crashed onto a road and bridge and caught fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 1997 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 1997 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 88-4408, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras.

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