Honduran Plane Crash Claims 12 Lives, Including Renowned Musician Aurelio Martinez

The Lanhsa Airlines flight crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from Roatan Island, with mechanical failure suspected as the cause.

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.