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Aircraft Crash in a Field After Takeoff from San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (TI-AGP)

San José-Tobías Bolaños, Costa RicaTakeoff (climb)

On February 20, 1996, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration TI-AGP) operated by Servicios Aéreos Tomás Acevedo (SAETA) was involved in an aviation accident near San José-Tobías Bolaños, Costa Rica during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure after takeoff for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a field and caught fire shortly after takeoff from San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport due to an engine failure. One passenger died, and four others were injured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced an engine failure while climbing shortly after departing from San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport. The mechanical issue caused the plane to stall, leading to a crash in a nearby field. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames, and a post-crash fire completely destroyed the wreckage. One passenger was killed in the incident, while four other occupants sustained injuries. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure after takeoff for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.

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