Aircraft impact on Mt Alto Santa Rosa

4 fatalities • Mt Irazú, Costa Rica • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Alto Santa Rosa near the Irazú volcano, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

During a flight at an altitude of 7,500 feet, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions while navigating the area near the Irazú volcano. During this period, the plane collided with the terrain on the slope of Mt Alto Santa Rosa.

Search efforts located the wreckage a short distance below the mountain's summit. The accident resulted in four fatalities, as all members of the crew perished in the impact.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor visibility and marginal weather at the time of the accident.
  • The primary factor in the crash was controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft flew into the side of a mountain during flight in marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-04-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Irazú, Costa Rica?

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Alto Santa Rosa near the Irazú volcano, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-04-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-04-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TI-SAA, operated by SANSA - Servicios Aéreos Nacionales, at Mt Irazú, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft flew into the side of a mountain during flight in marginal weather conditions.

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