A remote-controlled latch assembly having a latch plate assembly with a latch plate attached to a shank of a hoist hook. A latch is attached to the latch plate and is disposed across a throat of the hook. A latch operating assembly is also attached to the latch plate assembly and includes a drive motor for causing the latch to rotate to an open position. An electronics package, including a radio receiver, is disposed adjacent the drive motor and in electronic communication therewith. The operating assembly further includes an electrical power source for supplying electrical power to the electronics package and the drive motor.