No fatalities

2019-03-22: Rockwell Sabreliner 60 (N990PA) — Private United States of America — Bajamar, Honduras

Bajamar, HondurasLanding (descent or approach)

On March 22, 2019, a Rockwell Sabreliner 60 (registration N990PA) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Bajamar, Honduras during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was engaged in an illegal drug smuggling mission at the time of the crash. 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 1781191058Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in an uninhabited region of Honduras, with evidence suggesting the flight was involved in illegal smuggling activities.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in a remote and unpopulated area situated approximately 14 km east of Bajamar, Honduras. The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered in an isolated location, and investigators determined that the flight was engaged in an illegal mission involving drug trafficking. During the search of the debris, authorities located a firearm and a package of cocaine within the wreckage.

No information regarding the specific aircraft type or registration was available at the time of the report. The incident resulted in no recovered victims, as the crew members disappeared following the crash and have not been located.

Findings

Investigations into the wreckage confirmed the presence of narcotics and weaponry, leading to the conclusion that the flight was conducting an illegal smuggling operation at the time of the accident. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control and the subsequent crash remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft was engaged in an illegal drug smuggling mission at the time of the crash.