On May 30, 2008, Airbus A320-233, Irish registration EI-TAF, operated by Taca Airlines as flight No. 390, overran the end of runway 02. The accident occurred at the Toncontin International Airport (TGU), in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, during landing. The scheduled domestic route was from San Salvador, El Salvador to Miami, FL stopping in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras, en route. On landing, the Airbus departed the runway and came to rest on a public thoroughfare. A hundred thirty four people were aboard the flight. Fatalities included the captain and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. Two motorists also incurred fatal injuries.
The Honduran government delegated the accident investigation to the Autoridad de Aviación Civil of El Salvador. At the request of the Salvadoran government, the NTSB is assisting. The NTSB is also providing assistance with the download and evaluation of data from digital flight data and cockpit voice recorders.
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