Central American Airways

For the charter airline and fixed-base operator in Louisville, Kentucky, see Bowman Field (airport).
Central American Airways
IATA ICAO Callsign
- CRW CENTRAL AMERICAN
Founded 2008
Ceased operations 2011
Headquarters Honduras
Website http://www.caa.hn/

Central American Airways was an airline based in Honduras that was founded in 2008 and ceased operations in 2011 after a crash that killed 14 people.[1] It is not to be confused with the charter airline and fixed-base operator of the same name that is based at Bowman Field in Louisville, Kentucky.[2][3][4]

History

The airline was founded in March 2008, and in 2010 began flying to several different destinations within Honduras. It ceased operations on September 1, 2011.[5] EasySky purchased all shares of Central American Airways in 2011.[6]

Crash of Central American Airways Flight 731

On February 14, 2011, a Let L-410 Turbolet operating Central American Airways Flight 731 crashed on approach to Toncontín International Airport, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. All 14 people aboard were killed in the accident.[7][8][9]

References

  1. "Central American Airways". Caa.hn. 2010-12-25. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  2. Central American Airways official website (for the airline in Louisville, Kentucky).
  3. Central American Airways information page at Airnav.com (for the airline in Louisville, Kentucky).
  4. Central American Airways information page at Realpages.com (for the airline in Louisville, Kentucky).
  5. "About Us". Caa.hn. 2008-03-22. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  6. "New Airline To Fly San Pedro – Roatan". hondurasnews.com. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  7. "BBC News - Honduras minister Robelo among 14 plane crash dead". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  8. "Crash: Central American Airways L410 near Tegucigalpa on Feb 14th 2011, impacted trees on approach". Avherald.com. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  9. "ASN Aircraft accident Let L-410UVP-E20 HR-AUQ Cerro de Hula". Aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 2011-05-03.

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