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March 10, 2010 · Cessna 421 B · TG-JYM

Tegucigalpa, HN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Tegucigalpa, HN
Aircraft
Cessna 421 B
Tail Number
TG-JYM
Operator
Corpreca Sa
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN10WA150

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.

NTSB 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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:06 UTC
Nearest AirportToncontin International Airpor (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 421 B
Tail NumberTG-JYM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCorpreca Sa
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-D · Reciprocating | Continental · GTSIO-520-D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility6.2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data