Plane carrying 17 people crashes minutes after take-off killing music star & 6 passengers off coast of Honduras

A PLANE carrying 17 people has tragically crashed into the sea killing a popular music star.

Seven people died just minutes after the aircraft took off from Roatan Island in Honduras on Monday.

Rescue workers assisting survivors at night after a plane crash.
At least seven people died in a plane crashCredit: Reuters
Rescue workers carrying an injured person after a plane crash.
Honduran rescue teams carrying an injured man after a plane crashCredit: AFP
Rescue workers removing an injured person from a plane.
The plane crashed minutes after departing from Roatan IslandCredit: Reuters

Several US nationals, a French citizen, and two children were all killed in the horror air disaster.

The popular Honduran musician and politician Aurelio Martinez Suazo was tragically found among the dead.

Lanhsa, a Honduran airline, was operating the Jetstream aircraft with 14 passengers and three crew members on board as reported by the country’s minister of transport.

This terrifying air disaster happened at 6:18pm just after leaving the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport.

Dramatic images showed the desperate rescue mission launched by officials into the evening.

Heroic teams dragged survivors out of the water and onto the islands rocky coastline.

Roatan fire captain Franklin Borjas confirmed the death toll and revealed the adverse conditions rescuers faced off the island.

The transport minister, Borjas, mentioned the challenges faced in reaching the accident site due to a daunting 30-meter-high rock barrier, making it inaccessible by foot or swimming.

“The divers helping with the rescue have zero visibility.”

The cause of the deadly crash was not immediately clear.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro revealed an Emergency Operations Committee was immediately set up to aid the rescue mission.

Moreover, she highlighted the swift response of the rescue teams to the plane crash, which took place just 1 kilometer away from Roatán International Airport, as they are working tirelessly to aid in the tragic event.

Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands just off the Honduran coast, is a popular tourist attraction and famed for its vibrant coral reefs.

Rescue workers carrying an injured person on a stretcher after a plane crash.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro revealed an Emergency Operations Committee was immediately set up to aid the rescue operationCredit: AFP
Rescue teams assisting an injured man after a plane crash.
Rescue crews helping an injured manCredit: AFP

Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.

You May Also Like

FBI Searches for Sudiksha Konanki’s Missing Student Clothing Found on Beach Chair

Sudiksha Konanki and her five college friends traveled to the Dominican Republic…

Mother’s partner strikes young girl with his elbow after she throws his phone

A young child from Illinois is currently in critical condition due to…

Gene Hackman’s Wife Allegedly Contacted Doctor’s Office Posthumously, Claims Physician

A New Mexico doctor claimed that Gene Hackman’s wife called his office…

Israel Launches Extensive Strikes on Gaza Strip Following Ceasefire Talks Delay, IDF Focusing on Hamas Targets

The Israeli military announced that it was carrying out widespread attacks on…

“Police Offered Snack to Obtain Luigi Mangione’s DNA Following Illegal Search, Lawyers Claim”

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers in Pennsylvania have requested the court to dismiss evidence…

Witness stunning moment two immense 45-ton whales shield diver from aggressive shark in amazing video

HEARTSTOPPING footage shows the moment two giant whales move in to protect…

Post Office Overhaul Sparks USPS Mail Delays – What Customers Need to Know

The USPS will face significant delays in package deliveries as more than…

New Suspects Emerged as FBI Releases Hundreds of DB Cooper Files With Chemical Evidence

Decades after the infamous DB Cooper airplane hijacking, newly released FBI files…

“Latest Update: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle May Be Resolved with Settlement Offer”

The attorney for Justin Baldoni, co-star of Blake Lively in It Ends…

Donald Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine’s Future in Phone Call Today

DONALD Trump said he and Vladimir Putin will decide Ukraine’s fate in…

14-hour-old baby shot in mother’s womb during Oct 7 tragedy was youngest victim

THE youngest victim of the October 7 massacre was a 14-hour-old baby,…

Yaya DaCosta shares heartwarming reunion with Tyra Banks

Yaya DaCosta Reveals Healing Reunion with Tyra Banks Following Trauma as she…