Aircraft crash during approach to Tamarindo Airport

No fatalities • Tamarindo, Costa Rica • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area approximately 2 km from the runway during its final approach to Tamarindo Airport.

What happened

During a flight originating from San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport, the crew initiated a descent toward runway 07 at Tamarindo Airport. The flight proceeded without incident until the aircraft reached the short final phase of the approach. At an altitude of roughly 500 feet, the crew experienced a loss of control. This resulted in the aircraft impacting a wooded area situated about 2 km before the runway threshold.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
  • There were eight injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred.
  • The crash took place during the final approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the short final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-12-16 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Tamarindo, Costa Rica?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area approximately 2 km from the runway during its final approach to Tamarindo Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-12-16 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-12-16 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration TI-AZQ, operated by NatureAir, at Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the short final approach phase.

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