CESSNA 421
Tegucigalpa, March 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tegucigalpa |
| Country | HO |
| Coordinates | 14.06722, -87.26000 |
| Airport | Toncontin International Airpor |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN10WA150 |
| Event ID | 20100311X50619 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 421 |
| Registration # | TG-JYM |
| Operator | Corpreca SA |
| Owner | Corpreca SA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.
Full Narrative
On March 10, 2010, at 2006 coordinated universal time, a Cessna Aircraft Company 421B, Guatemalan registered TG-JYM, owned and operated by Copreca S.A., was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Toncontin International Airport (MHTG), Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Moral Ramon Villeda Airport, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
The Honduran investigators reported that shortly after departure the pilot reported a mechanical problem and was returning to the airport when the airplane impacted terrain one mile to the west of the airport.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Honduran government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
SECRETARÌA DE OBRAS PÙBLICAS, TRANSPORTE Y VIVIENDA
DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AERONAUTICA CIVIL
Apartado Postal 30145
Tegucigalpa, M. D. C., Honduras, C. A.
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.