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USA Today
19-03-2025
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- USA Today
At least 12 dead after Honduras plane crashes into the water after takeoff
At least 12 dead after Honduras plane crashes into the water after takeoff Show Caption Hide Caption Common flight maneuvers that might feel unsettling but are normal Here are three surprising flight maneuvers that feel dangerous but are completely safe. A Lanhsa airline plane crashed off the coast of Roatan Island, Honduras, killing 12 people. Five survivors were rescued and transported to a nearby hospital, while one person remains missing. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the airline has not yet issued a statement. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, authorities said, while five survived the crash and one person remains missing. The wreckage of the small Jetstream aircraft, operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, was found about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) off the island's coast, according to the country's transport minister. "At approximately 9 a.m. the recovery of the last victim of the accident will continue," Honduras' firefighters' corps said on social media early on Tuesday. "We expect better weather and visibility." Flying feels riskier. Here's what the experts say about that high number of accidents. According to the flight manifest shown by local media, the passengers included a U.S. national, a French national and two minors. The plane was scheduled to fly to La Ceiba airport on the Honduran mainland. Well-known Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez Suazo was among the dead, according to fire officials. Dramatic video footage uploaded to social media by the national police showed officers and other rescue workers carrying survivors onto a rocky coastline, some in stretchers, as a nearby boat shone a bright light amid the darkness. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. The airline did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Roatan fire captain Franklin Borjas told Reuters the survivors were transported to a nearby hospital while also confirming that the crash took place shortly after the plane's takeoff from the island. Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and famed for its vibrant coral reefs. Borjas noted that adverse conditions complicated the search and rescue efforts. "It's been difficult to access the accident (site) because there are 30 meters (98 ft) of rocks and you can't get there while walking or swimming," he said on Monday night. "The divers helping with the rescue have zero visibility," he added. Contributing: Ana Isabel Martinez, David Alire Garcia, Sarah Morland, Natalia Siniawski and Jamie Freed, Reuters
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12
At least a dozen people died after a plane crashed off the Caribbean coast of Honduras Monday evening, authorities said. The plane crashed seconds after taking off from the Juan Manuel Galvez Airport on Roatan Island, according to the country's Civil Aeronautics Agency. Its destination was meant to be the nearby island of La Ceiba. Honduran President Xiomara Castro said the wreckage was found less than a mile off the coast of Roatan Island. Two crew members and 15 passengers were onboard the small aircraft, a Jetstream 32 operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, according to the aeronautics agency. Plane Caught On Camera Crashing Into New England Neighborhood, Narrowly Missing Homes Those aboard the plane included an American national, a French national and two minors, Reuters reported, citing the flight manifest shown by local media. Read On The Fox News App Five people were rescued from the incident, but one remains missing, Honduran firefighters said. Local firefighters said among the dead was well-known Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez Suazo, according to Reuters. Delta Plane Wing Clips Runway During Botched Landing At Laguardia Airport The accident was reportedly caused by a suspected mechanical failure of the aircraft, Roatan Mayor Ronnie Richard McNap Thompson said. Fox News reached out to Lanhsa Airlines for more information but did not immediately receive a response. Civil aviation official Carlos Padilla told AFP news agency that the plane "made a sharp turn to the right of the runway and fell into the water," CBS reported. Delta Releases New Information About Captain, First Officer Flying Plane That Crashed In Toronto The government of Honduras activated several emergency services, including the Armed Forces, firefighters and police. "The Government of Honduras deeply regrets the tragic accident in Roatan," the government said in a post on X Monday. The armed forces also said in a post on X that "rapid response teams continue working in the area to safeguard the lives of those affected." Click To Get The Fox News App Dramatic video of the incident shows emergency crews conducting rescue efforts from the sea. Roatan Fire Capt. Franklin Borjas told Reuters the survivors were transported to a nearby hospital but noted that adverse conditions complicated the search and rescue efforts on Monday. "It's been difficult to access the accident [site], because there are 30 meters [98 feet] of rocks, and you can't get there while walking or swimming," Borjas said on Monday night. "The divers helping with the rescue have zero visibility." Firefighters said efforts to find the sole missing passenger will continue Tuesday when weather and visibility conditions are expected to improve. Reuters contributed to this article source: Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12
Fox News
18-03-2025
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- Fox News
Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12
At least a dozen people died after a plane crashed off the Caribbean coast of Honduras Monday evening, authorities said. The plane crashed seconds after taking off from the Juan Manuel Galvez Airport on Roatan Island, according to the country's Civil Aeronautics Agency. Its destination was meant to be the nearby island of La Ceiba. Honduran President Xiomara Castro said the wreckage was found less than a mile off the coast of Roatan Island. Two crew members and 15 passengers were onboard the small aircraft, a Jetstream 32 operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, according to the aeronautics agency. Those aboard the plane included an American national, a French national and two minors, Reuters reported, citing the flight manifest shown by local media. Five people were rescued from the incident, but one remains missing, Honduran firefighters said. Local firefighters said among the dead was well-known Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez Suazo, according to Reuters. The accident was reportedly caused by a suspected mechanical failure of the aircraft, Roatan Mayor Ronnie Richard McNap Thompson said. Fox News reached out to Lanhsa Airlines for more information but did not immediately receive a response. Civil aviation official Carlos Padilla told AFP news agency that the plane "made a sharp turn to the right of the runway and fell into the water," CBS reported. The government of Honduras activated several emergency services, including the Armed Forces, firefighters and police. "The Government of Honduras deeply regrets the tragic accident in Roatan," the government said in a post on X Monday. The armed forces also said in a post on X that "rapid response teams continue working in the area to safeguard the lives of those affected." Dramatic video of the incident shows emergency crews conducting rescue efforts from the sea. Roatan Fire Capt. Franklin Borjas told Reuters the survivors were transported to a nearby hospital but noted that adverse conditions complicated the search and rescue efforts on Monday. "It's been difficult to access the accident [site], because there are 30 meters [98 feet] of rocks, and you can't get there while walking or swimming," Borjas said on Monday night. "The divers helping with the rescue have zero visibility." Firefighters said efforts to find the sole missing passenger will continue Tuesday when weather and visibility conditions are expected to improve.
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
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- Express Tribune
12 dead, five survive as plane crashes near Roatan Island, Honduras
Rescue teams work on rescuing victims of a plane crash near the International Airport of Roatan, in Roatan Island in this pictured obtained in March 17, 2025. PHOTO: Armed Forces of Honduras/ Reuters Listen to article A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, authorities said, while five survived the crash and one person remains missing. The wreckage of the small Jetstream aircraft, operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, was found about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) off the island's coast, according to the country's transport minister. "At approximately 9 a.m. the recovery of the last victim of the accident will continue," Honduras' firefighters' corps said on social media early on Tuesday. "We expect better weather and visibility." According to the flight manifest shown by local media, the passengers included a U.S. national, a French national and two minors. The plane was scheduled to fly to La Ceiba airport on the Honduran mainland. Well-known Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez Suazo was among the dead, according to fire officials. Dramatic video footage uploaded to social media by the national police showed officers and other rescue workers carrying survivors onto a rocky coastline, some in stretchers, as a nearby boat shone a bright light amid the darkness. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. The airline did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Roatan fire captain Franklin Borjas told Reuters the survivors were transported to a nearby hospital, while also confirming that the crash took place shortly after the plane's takeoff from the island. Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and famed for its vibrant coral reefs. Borjas noted that adverse conditions complicated the search and rescue efforts. "It's been difficult to access the accident (site) because there are 30 meters (98 ft) of rocks and you can't get there while walking or swimming," he said on Monday night. "The divers helping with the rescue have zero visibility," he added.
South China Morning Post
18-03-2025
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- South China Morning Post
At least 12 die as Honduras plane crashes into water after take-off
A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after taking off from Roatan Island, killing 12 people, authorities said, while five survived the crash and one person remains missing. Advertisement The wreckage of the small Jetstream aircraft, operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, was found about 1km (0.6 miles) off the island's coast, according to the country's transport minister. 'At approximately 9am the recovery of the last victim of the accident will continue,' Honduras' firefighters' corps said on social media early on Tuesday. 'We expect better weather and visibility.' According to the flight manifest shown by local media, the passengers included a US national, a French national and two minors. The plane was scheduled to fly to La Ceiba airport on the Honduran mainland. Well-known Garifuna musician Aurelio Martinez Suazo was among the dead, according to fire officials. Rescue teams carry an injured person into an Air Force plane after a plane crash in Roatan, Honduras. Photo: AFP/Honduran Air Force/Handout Dramatic video footage uploaded to social media by the national police showed officers and other rescuers carrying survivors onto a rocky coastline, some in stretchers, as a nearby boat shone a bright light amid the darkness.
