Piper PA32 accident near Roatán, Outside the U.S., May 18, 2019
On May 18, 2019 at about 8:17 pm local time, a 1966 Piper PA32, registered N260TM, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Roatán, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 5 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 18, 2019 · about 8:17 pm local time
- Place
- Roatán, Honduras · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA32 260, built 1966 · all PA32s on the register
- Registration
- N260TM · registry record · serial 32-689
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
import
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
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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