Honduran search for black box after deadly plane crash

Honduran authorities are conducting an urgent search for the black box from a Lanhsa Airlines plane that crashed on Monday, killing 12 people. The small aircraft, a Jetstream 32, is underwater 152 feet deep off the coast of Roatan Island. The black box is crucial for understanding the cause of the crash. The plane went down shortly after taking off from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport. Officials say the control tower did not receive any distress signals from the pilot before the accident. Jorge Corrales, deputy director of the Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency, stated that they are carefully lifting the wreck to avoid losing any parts. These components may provide clues about the crash. The aircraft was supposed to fly to Goloson International Airport in La Ceiba. It overshot the runway before crashing into the sea. Rescue efforts saved five passengers, while the pilot, co-pilot, and ten others aboard did not survive. The initial investigation suggests the crash might have been caused by a motor failure. A team of four experts from British Aerospace, the manufacturer of the plane, has arrived in Honduras to assist in the investigation. The airline’s attorney claims the Jetstream 32 passed all inspections before the crash and complied with regulations. The flight's pilot, Luis Araya, had expressed concerns about the aircraft's hydraulic system earlier that day. Friends said he was uncomfortable flying under such conditions. The Defense Ministry is leading the investigation into the tragic incident.