Mystery surrounds a tragic air disaster that developed from the coast of the distant Caribbean island and raised questions about what was really wrong.
Eyewitnesses described the torture scene as the small plane plunged into the sea only by moments after Take -OFF – a sudden sharp turn and a quick descent and many people to wonder if more than mechanical failure.
When the authorities deal with the answer, families mourn the loss of twelve lives, including a beloved international musician and US citizens.
Twelve dead, including a beloved musician, in an air crash near the distant island of the Caribbean island
Tragic aircraft to the Caribbean Sea required the lives of at least twelve individuals, including US citizens, after collection from the island of Roatan.
Carlos Padilla, a civil aviation official, said that the plane “turned sharply to the right of the track and fit into the sea” just after departure. The impact occurred on the coast of the island and attracted the immediate attention of witnesses around.
The fisherman who saw an accident was said that he showed an intervention as he descended the plane down into the water.
Teams for search and recovery were sent to the scene of the accident, with one body still remaining.
The approach to the accident site proved difficult due to the hard terrain of the area. “There are about 30 meters (98 feet) of rocks, making it impossible to reach or swim,” explained Captain Roatan Fire Franklin Borjas, according to the Daily Mail. He added: “Divers who help in recovery work with zero visibility.”
President Hondduran Xiomara quickly replied and activated the Committee on emergency operations to coordinate the efforts of various agencies.
According to the Ministry of Transport, there were 14 people on board, including the crew members.
Among those who died was the famous singer Honduran and politician Aurelio MartÃnez, a famous character in the music community Garifuna. People Garifuna is the Afro-Domorod Group with ancestors on St. Vincent.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Belize of Foreign Trade appreciated MartÃnez in a sincere statement and described him as “a great friend Beliz and the real champion of culture and music Garifun”. They added: “His death leaves a deep emptiness in the cultural and music landscape, but his legacy will insist in the hearts of those who appreciated his art and his inheritance.”
Initial messages suggest that the accident may be caused by mechanical failure.
The US Foreign Ministry confirmed that one American citizen was among the dead and long -term condolences to their family.
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Conclusion
This destructive aircraft accident left families across the border and required the lives of innocent passengers and a beloved cultural icon. Since the investigation continues the cause – it is that it is a mechanical failure – recipe teams face huge challenges to restore the last victim.
The loss of Aurelio Martinez is felt especially in the entire Garifuna community, with honors that pour out for a man who used his voice to encourage his people. Given such a tragedy, the community meets in grief, solidarity and memory..