Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 29 August 1957
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-50-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: SAHSA – Servicio Areo de Honduras SA
Registration Number: XH-SAF
Location: near Juticalpa Airport (JUT) –
ÿ Honduras
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Juticalpa, resulting in fatalities.A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Juticalpa, resulting in fatalities.
Description
The aircraft crashed after takeoff from Juticalpa.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically gusty winds, were a contributing factor to the incident.Weather conditions, specifically gusty winds, were a contributing factor to the incident.Share on:
