[kellyhound]

In a dramatic incident, a commercial plane from Austin, Texas, carrying at least six Americans, crash-landed at the international airport in the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, resulting in the aircraft splitting in two.

The plane veered off the runway during its landing and ended up in a ditch, according to Carlos Cordero, the deputy head of Honduras's disaster relief agency, Copeco.

Upon arrival at Toncontin airport, firefighters swiftly responded and utilized foam to extinguish the flames emanating from the wreckage.

Pedro Atala, a local businessman, recounted his experience of assisting in putting out the flames using fire extinguishers. He mentioned that he had helped five men and a woman, all of whom were "practically unharmed." Remarkably, given the circumstances, he noted that the accident had not resulted in worse injuries.

President Juan Orlando Hernandez provided reassurance, confirming that all the injured passengers were in stable condition.

Toncontin airport is situated amidst mountainous terrain and features a notably short runway, earning it a reputation as one of the world's most challenging airports for landing.

This incident brings back memories of a tragic event in May 2008 when a Taca Airlines plane skidded off the runway and crashed into a building, resulting in the loss of five lives.

[durt]

I think it's a 'write off'

[vulturedoors]

I've always found it a little sad that news agencies feel the need to tell us how many of the victims were American, as if that should make us care more about it.

[Bletch]

Glad everyone made it

[GiJoe7898]

well, time to find another way home......