Overview

• The Lanhsa Airlines Jetstream 41 aircraft crashed into the sea just 1 kilometer off the coast of Roatan Island on March 17, 2025.
• Authorities confirmed 12 fatalities, including celebrated Garifuna musician and former politician Aurelio Martinez, while five survivors were rescued and hospitalized.
• The crash occurred shortly after takeoff as the plane made a sharp turn to the right before plunging into the water; mechanical failure is suspected as the cause.
• The passengers included a U.S. national, a French national, and two minors, with one body still missing as recovery efforts continue under challenging conditions.
• Honduran President Xiomara Castro activated an emergency committee to coordinate rescue and recovery operations, underscoring the tragedy’s national significance.