On Tuesday, a helicopter carrying Honduran President Xiomara Castro made an emergency landing in the mountainous region of Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Cortes. The incident was caused by poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions, the government confirmed.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the president and other passengers were unharmed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the emergency landing to prevent future occurrences.
This incident underscores the challenges of aviation in mountainous terrains, especially under unpredictable weather.
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Honduran president's helicopter makes emergency landing, no casualties
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