Honduras Plane Crash Claims 12 Lives, Including Musician Aurelio Martinez

A Lanhsa Airlines flight crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from Roatan Island, leaving five survivors and one person still missing.

The Lanhsa Airlines Jetstream aircraft crashed on March 17, 2025, shortly after departing Roatan Island for La Ceiba on the Honduran mainland.
Twelve fatalities have been confirmed, including prominent Garifuna musician and former congressman Aurelio Martinez, while five survivors were rescued.
One body remains missing as recovery efforts continue, with improved weather conditions expected to aid search operations.
Authorities suspect an apparent mechanical failure caused the crash, which occurred approximately 1 kilometer off the island's coast.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro activated an emergency response team to assist with rescue and support efforts for victims' families.