Let L-410 crash, Mar 3, 1997, La Ceiba-Goloson
Let L-410 accident on March 3, 1997 near La Ceiba-Goloson, Atlántida, Honduras with no fatalities. Cause: Crew reduced engine power shortly after...
- Date: March 3, 1997
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: La Ceiba-Goloson, Atlántida, Honduras
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew reduced engine power shortly after rotation, contrary to the flight manual, which prohibits power reduction below 1,500 feet on this model, causing a stall.
A Let L-410 operated by Isleña Airlines was climbing out of La Ceiba when the crew raised the landing gear and reduced power too early. The aircraft stalled, sank back onto the runway and slid about 450 metres. All 21 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.