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At least 12 people died and 5 were rescued alive this Tuesday after a plane from the airline Lanhsa crashed shortly after taking off from the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport on the island of Roatán, Honduras.
The Civil Aeronautics of Honduras reported that the incident occurred when a LANHSA aircraft, a Jetstream 41 model with a capacity for 33 passengers, experienced an apparent mechanical failure during takeoff bound for the city of La Ceiba.
The aircraft, which was carrying 15 passengers, two pilots, and a flight attendant, lost power in its engines and fell into the sea approximately one kilometer from the runway of Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport.
According to reports from local media, two fishermen working in the area were the first to arrive at the scene of the incident and assist those who were still alive.
Meanwhile, the National Police of Honduras reported through their account on X that one body is still yet to be recovered.
Among the fatalities is Honduran singer Aurelio Martínez Suazo, known for his involvement with the Garifuna orchestra Gariunfa.
Likewise, pilot Luis Angel Araya and co-pilot Francisco Lagos lost their lives in the plane crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the accident, while rescue teams are working on recovering the bodies and providing assistance to the survivors.
Frequently Asked Questions about the plane crash in Honduras
How many people died in the plane crash in Honduras?
In the airplane accident in Honduras, 12 people lost their lives. The Lanhsa aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in Roatán, was carrying a total of 17 passengers.
What happened to the survivors of the plane crash in Roatán?
Five people were rescued alive following the plane crash in Roatán. The first to arrive at the scene of the accident and assist the survivors were two fishermen who were working nearby.
What were the causes of the Lanhsa plane accident?
According to the Civil Aviation of Honduras, the plane apparently suffered a mechanical failure at the moment of takeoff, which caused it to lose power in the engines and fall into the sea approximately one kilometer from the airport.
Who were the victims of the plane crash in Honduras?
Among the fatalities is the Honduran singer Aurelio Martínez Suazo, known for his participation in the Garifuna orchestra Gariunfa. Pilot Luis Angel Araya and co-pilot Francisco Lagos also lost their lives.
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