A small plane crashed into the sea near the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night, shortly after departing from Roatan Island. The Jetstream aircraft, operated by Honduran airline Lanhsa, had 14 passengers and three crew members on board. Officials reported that seven people lost their lives, while 10 others were rescued.
The wreckage was found about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the island’s shore, and emergency responders quickly arrived to assist. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, and the names of the victims and survivors have not been officially disclosed.
This tragic accident has raised concerns about aviation safety in Honduras.
