CESSNA 172 - M
Gracias, April 23, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 23, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gracias |
| Country | HO |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA214 |
| Event ID | 20140424X02718 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 - M |
| Registration # | HR-AVN |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 4 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On April 23, 2014, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172M airplane, bearing Honduran registration HR-AVH, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain under unknown circumstances, near Gracias, Department of Lempira, in the Republic of Honduras. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Honduras. Any further information may be obtained from:
Secretaria de Obras Publicas, Transportes y Vivienda
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC)
Apartado 30145
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras
Centro America
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Honduras.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.