No fatalities

2009-10-09: PZL-Mielec AN-28 (YV1769) — Private Venezuela — Las Minas, Honduras

Las Minas, HondurasLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 2009, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration YV1769) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Las Minas, Honduras during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed during a landing attempt while conducting an illegal smuggling operation. 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 1781196530Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage during a landing in the Las Minas region while performing an unauthorized flight involving narcotics.

What happened

During an unauthorized flight operation, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to land in the vicinity of Las Minas. The incident occurred while the crew was engaged in the transport of illegal contraband. Upon impact during the landing phase, the aircraft sustained structural damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Following the event, authorities discovered a significant quantity of narcotics on board the vessel, specifically totaling 4 tons of cocaine. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the airframe, there were no injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The aircraft was rendered unserviceable and was damaged beyond repair.
  • The flight was identified as an illegal contraband flight.
  • The presence of a large narcotics payload was confirmed at the scene.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed during a landing attempt while conducting an illegal smuggling operation.