Historical Events tagged with "Honduras"
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TACA Flight 390 Crash at Toncontín Airport
TACA Flight 390, a Boeing 737-300, overshot the runway while landing at Toncontín International Airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft skidded off the wet runway and crashed into a nearby road. Tragically, five people were killed in the accident, among them three passengers and two individuals on the ground. The incident raised concerns regarding the airport’s challenging landing conditions.
Continue ReadingHurricane Mitch Strikes Honduras
Hurricane Mitch made landfall in Honduras, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic. Starting as a tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea, it intensified rapidly and reached Category 5 status. On October 29, the storm caused catastrophic flooding and landslides, primarily affecting Honduras and Nicaragua. Over the days that followed, Mitch resulted in widespread destruction, with thousands of homes destroyed and significant loss of life. The hurricane's severe rainfall triggered landslides and overwhelmed rivers, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Continue ReadingBoeing 727 Crash at Toncontín Airport
A Boeing 727 aircraft crashed on approach to Toncontín International Airport near Tegucigalpa, resulting in the deaths of 131 people. The flight, operated by Ozark Airlines, was attempting to land in challenging weather conditions. The airport is known for its difficult approach due to its location in a mountainous region, which contributed to the tragic outcome of the incident.
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