Honduras plane crash kills 12, five rescued near Roatán

A tragic plane crash off the coast of Roatán, Honduras, resulted in at least 12 fatalities and several injuries after a Jetstream 32 aircraft operated by Lanhsa lost engine power shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 18 occupants, including renowned singer Aurelio Martínez, crashed into the sea about a kilometer from the shore. Emergency responders have rescued 10 individuals, but search efforts for the remaining passengers continue, with one person still missing. Honduran President Xiomara Castro activated the Emergency Operations Committee to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts, assuring that local hospitals are prepared to treat survivors. Investigations into the mechanical failure causing the crash are underway, as officials rule out adverse weather conditions as a contributing factor. This incident marks one of the most significant air accidents in recent Honduran history, prompting national mourning.