On June 6, 1970, a Cessna 402 (registration TI-1073C) operated by Aerovias del Valle was involved in an aviation accident near San José-La Sabana, Costa Rica during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Shortly after takeoff from San José-La Sabana Airport, an airplane struck power cables during initial climb and crashed in a wooded area 180 meters from the runway. Five occupants died, two were seriously injured, including the captain who succumbed months later.
Accident
An airplane operating at night struck power cables shortly after taking off from San José-La Sabana Airport. The collision occurred during the initial climb phase, and the aircraft subsequently crashed in a wooded area located 180 meters from the end of the runway.
Occupants and Injuries
The crew consisted of pilot Teodorico Zamora Zamora and copilot Rodrigo Céspedes Zamora. Passengers on board included Robert Scott Williams, José Joaquín Quesada Molina, Caferino Mata Obando, and Roberto Hurtado Guerra. The captain and a second occupant sustained serious injuries. Four other occupants were killed. A survivor later died from his injuries a few hours after the crash. The captain died approximately four months later, on 29 September 1970.
What happened in the 6 Jun 1970 Cessna 402 accident near San José-La Sabana, Costa Rica?
Shortly after takeoff from San José-La Sabana Airport, an airplane struck power cables during initial climb and crashed in a wooded area 180 meters from the runway. Five occupants died, two were seriously injured, including the captain who succumbed months later.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 1970 Cessna 402 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Jun 1970 involved a Cessna 402, registration TI-1073C, operated by Aerovias del Valle, at San José-La Sabana, Costa Rica.
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