Authorities identified the victims of a plane crash near Honduras, including a Garifuna singer, and confirmed a few survivors after search and rescue efforts.
The Honduran Civil Aviation Agency (AHAC) confirmed that a plane crashed into the sea near Roatán at 6:18 p.m. on March 17, 2025, shortly after takeoff. The incident resulted in 12 deaths.
The Jetstream 32 aircraft, operated by Lanhsa, had departed from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport and was heading to Guillermo Anderson Airport in La Ceiba. Onboard were 17 people, including two pilots, a flight attendant, and 14 passengers.
Preliminary reports indicate that the plane lost engine power due to an apparent mechanical failure. The aircraft crashed approximately one kilometer from the runway.
In response, AHAC activated the Search and Rescue Commission (SAR) to locate the occupants, while the National Police, through the Departmental Prevention Unit (UDEP-11) in Roatán, coordinated rescue operations alongside emergency teams and other response institutions.
