Lanhsa JS32 at Roatan on Mar 17th 2025, lost height after takeoff and impacted sea

Last Update: March 18, 2025 / 07:45:48 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 17, 2025

Classification
Accident

Airline
Lanhsa

Aircraft Registration
HR-AYW

ICAO Type Designator
JS32

Airport ICAO Code
MHRO

A Lanhsa British Aerospace Jetstream 32, registration HR-AYW performing a flight from Roatan to La Ceiba (Honduras) with 15 passengers and 3 crew, had just taken off Roatan when the aircraft lost height and impacted the sea about 1000 meters from the coastline. 12 people died as result of the accident, 5 were rescued alive, one person is still missing.

Local Authorities reported the aircraft was sharply turning to the right when the aircraft lost height. One of the engines lost power before impact with the water.

The airline reported a tragic event, their thoughts and hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew.

Metars:
MHRO 180200Z 01012KT 330V060 9999 SCT018 SCT080 27/24 Q1018 A3006 NOSIG=
MHRO 180100Z 02006KT 340V050 9999 FEW022 27/24 Q1017 A3003 NOSIG=
MHRO 180000Z 01009KT 9999 FEW022 28/24 Q1017 A3003 NOSIG=
MHRO 172300Z 02007KT 9999 FEW022 30/25 Q1016 A3000 NOSIG=
MHRO 172200Z 03008KT 9999 FEW022 30/25 Q1016 A3000 NOSIG=
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 17, 2025

Classification
Accident

Airline
Lanhsa

Aircraft Registration
HR-AYW

ICAO Type Designator
JS32

Airport ICAO Code
MHRO

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