Crash of an IAI Arava 201 in Palacios

Date & Time: Jan 9, 2001
Type of aircraft:
IAI Arava 201
Operator:
Registration:
316
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31
YOM:
1976
Location:
Palacios
Gracias a Dios
Country:
Honduras
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew completed the approach with a 13 knots tailwind component and landed too far down the runway, about half runway down. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest few dozen metres further. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft A90 King Air in Palacios

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Registration:
HR-IAG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Ceiba - Palacios
Location:
Palacios
Gracias a Dios
Country:
Honduras
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from La Ceiba, the pilot initiated the approach to Palacios Airport. On final, the aircraft was too high and descended too fast. It landed too far down the grassy runway, about two third of its length, and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and collided with a building located 65 metres further. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot who landed too far down the runway after the aircraft approached too high and at an excessive speed. The pilot failed to initiate a go-around procedure.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 700 in Palacios

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1981 at 1640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 700 (Fuji FA-300)
Operator:
Registration:
N703SA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palacios - Houston
MSN:
700-31
YOM:
1980
Location:
Palacios
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3034
Captain / Total hours on type:
410.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Palacios Airport, while climbing, both engines lost power. The pilot was cleared to return for an emergency landing and initiated a turn. While flying at low height, the twin engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in a field. All four occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Partial loss of power on both engines due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly serviced aircraft by ground crew,
- Improper fuel-grade,
- High obstructions (power cables),
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Aircraft serviced with Jet A fuel.
Final Report:
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