An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Roatán Island, Honduras, on Monday. The Lanhsa-operated plane had 17 people aboard, and at least six have been pronounced dead at the hospital so far. Rescue operations are underway at the crash site. Scroll on to know more about this.
Plane Crashes In Sea In Honduras After Takeoff
A plane crash off the coast of the South American nation of Honduras claimed six lives on Monday. According to Hindustan Times, the Jetstream aircraft was operated by Honduran carrier Lanhsa. It was carrying 17 passengers, including three crew members. So far, 10 people have been retrieved from the site of the crash. As per the update by the Roatán Fire Department, six fatalities, including renowned Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez Suazo, have been confirmed so far.
According to Honduras Transport Minister, René Pineda, the wreckage was approximately 1 kilometre off the island’s coast. Honduran President Xiomara Castro has activated an Emergency Operations Committee and rescue operations are underway.
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Challenges In Rescue Efforts
As per reports, the plane was en route to La Ceiba airport on the Honduran mainland. All the survivors were pulled from the crash site and rushed to a local hospital for medical assistance. However, the rescue operation teams are facing several challenges, mainly because the plane crashed into the sea in Honduras. Reportedly, the crash site is surrounded by 30 metres of rocky terrain, making access difficult by land or sea. Furthermore, zero visibility underwater is also affecting efforts by divers. As per Roatán Fire Chief, Wilmer Guerrero, eight passengers are likely still inside the plane.
The cause of the crash is still not clear and the airline has not issued a statement yet.
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The rise in aviation accidents over the last few months is really worrisome. We hope that the situation improves soon.
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