Fatal Cessna 172 crash near Corozalito, Costa Rica

2 fatalities • Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica

A flight training aircraft crashed into terrain during an instructional flight in Costa Rica, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On April 28, 2018, at approximately 1800 UTC, a Cessna 172S operated by Aerobell Flight School was conducting an instructional flight near Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica. During the flight, the aircraft, registration TI-BIL, impacted the terrain. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the two crewmembers on board. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Apr 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident near Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica?

A flight training aircraft crashed into terrain during an instructional flight in Costa Rica, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Apr 2018 CESSNA 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Apr 2018 involved a CESSNA 172 S, operated by Aerobell Flight School, at Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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