What happened
During an approach to the Paso Canoas Airstrip, a twin engine airplane traveling from San José experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended into the mouth of the Rio Grande de Terraba, impacting the area approximately 7 km west of the airfield.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were 10 fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the crash site.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating on a flight path originating from San José.
- The accident occurred during the approach phase of flight.
- The primary factor in the loss of control led to the impact in the riverbed area.