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Cessna TU206F accident near Tela, Ho, May 1, 2005

On May 1, 2005 at about 7:00 pm local time, a Cessna TU206F, registered HRAHQ, was substantially damaged in an accident near Tela. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

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
May 1, 2005 · about 7:00 pm local time
Place
Tela, HO · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
4 people had minor injuries.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Cessna TU206F · all TU206Fs on the register
Registration
HRAHQ · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed

The flight

  • Departed from: MHTG Tegucigalpa at 5:45 pm
  • Destination: MHTE Tela
  • Flight plan: none

Weather at the time

  • Wind: from 330° at 3 knots
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Sky: broken clouds at 5,500 ft; scat at 2,500 ft
  • Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
  • Altimeter: 28.81 inHg
  • Observation at 2:00 pm from MTHE

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers3

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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