2 fatalities

28 Apr 2018: CESSNA 172 S — Aerobell Flight School — Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica

Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica

On 28 Apr 2018, a CESSNA 172 S operated by Aerobell Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On April 28, 2018, a Cessna 172S (TI-BIL) impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica. Both crewmembers sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Overview

On April 28, 2018, at approximately 1800 UTC, a Cessna 172S aircraft bearing registration TI-BIL crashed during an instructional flight. The accident occurred near the locality of Corozalito in the Nandayure region of Costa Rica. Both individuals on board, comprising the crew, suffered fatal injuries in the impact.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Costa Rican government, specifically the Costa Rican Unit of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents. The authority can be contacted for further information at telephone (506) 8705-6962, facsimile (506)-2290-06-64, or via email at [email protected]. Additional details may also be available on their website at www.dgac.go.cr.

Note

This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the Costa Rican Unit of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents and is intended for informational purposes only.