Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Yoro: 25 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 25, 1977 at 0800 LT
Operator:
Registration:
301
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Yoro - Tegucigalpa
MSN:
6096
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
25
Circumstances:
During initial climb, the left engine failed and caught fire. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in a mountainous terrain located few km from the airport. 25 occupants were killed while 15 others were injured. All passengers were employees of local companies travelling with family members.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb.
