1 fatality

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes During Illegal Cocaine Transport (PT-OFH)

Catacamas-El Aguacate, HondurasFlight

On July 3, 2012, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration PT-OFH) operated by Private Brazil was involved in an aviation accident near Catacamas-El Aguacate, Honduras in flight. One person was 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft carrying 600 kg of cocaine crashed after being tracked by Honduran Police. The captain was killed, and the copilot was injured.

Incident Overview and Context A twin-engine aircraft was involved in an illegal flight when it crashed. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and a cargo of 600 kilograms of cocaine. The incident occurred after the aircraft was tracked by the Honduran Police. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or precise location of the crash. ## Crew and Casualties The aircraft was operated by a crew of two: a captain and a copilot. During the incident, the captain was killed, while the copilot sustained injuries. The source does not provide further details regarding the severity of the copilot's injuries or the circumstances of the captain's death. ## Operational Circumstances The aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight at the time of the crash. After being tracked by the Honduran Police, the crew apparently attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed during or in connection with this attempted emergency landing. The source does not state a definitive cause of the crash, nor does it provide details on the aircraft's condition, weather, or specific location.