Cessna 172 - M accident near Gracias, Hn, April 23, 2014
On April 23, 2014 at about 7:00 pm local time, a Cessna 172 - M, registered HRAVN, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering near Gracias. 4 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 23, 2014 · about 7:00 pm local time
- Place
- Gracias, Honduras
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 - M · all 172 - Ms on the register
- Registration
- HRAVN · no longer on the register · serial 17264616
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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