Piper PA25 accident near Santa Cruz, Outside the U.S., February 7, 2025
On February 7, 2025 at about 2:30 pm local time, a Piper PA25, registered HRAFM, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Santa Cruz, Outside the U.S.. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- February 7, 2025 · about 2:30 pm local time
- Place
- Santa Cruz, Honduras · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA25 235 · all PA25s on the register
- Registration
- HRAFM · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Low altitude operation/event during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 360° at 25 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 ft
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Observation at 8:00 am from MHCH, 9 miles away
Weather report (METAR): MHCH 071400Z 36025KT 9999 FEW030 28/21
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under HRAFM the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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