Emergency Landing of President Xiomara Castro’s Helicopter Due to Bad Weather
“We are doing well, and I thank you for your concern,” Castro stated, also expressing gratitude to the rescue team and those present for their support. Feb 25, 2025 Photo: @karimtelesurtv
February 25, 2025 Hour: 10:36 pm
In statements to the local press, Castro explained that they attempted to return to San Pedro, but the weather conditions made it impossible. “It was closed off; we couldn’t move forward or go back,” she said.
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On Wednesday, a helicopter carrying Honduran President Xiomara Castro made an emergency landing in El Balín, Santa Cruz de Yojoa, due to low visibility caused by adverse weather conditions. Fortunately, the president is safe and unharmed.
TeleSUR correspondent in Honduras, Karim Duarte, reported that the aircraft was forced to descend due to the imminent risk posed by the poor visibility.
President Castro and her team were traveling from San Pedro Sula to the capital, Tegucigalpa, when they were compelled to find a safe location to land.
In statements to the local press, Castro explained that they attempted to return to San Pedro, but the weather conditions made it impossible. “It was closed off; we couldn’t move forward or go back,” she said.
The president praised the pilot’s skill, who managed to find a suitable landing spot and executed the maneuver successfully. “We are doing well, and I thank you for your concern,” Castro stated, also expressing gratitude to the rescue team and those present for their support.
Autor: MLM
