Aircraft crash near San José-Juan Santamaria Airport

1 fatality • San José, Costa Rica • Takeoff (climb)

An airplane crashed into a coffee plantation shortly after departing from San José-Juan Santamaria Airport, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from San José-Juan Santamaria Airport, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into a nearby coffee plantation.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Among the occupants on board, there was one fatality and 12 injuries reported following the accident.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the crash occurred while the aircraft was attempting to gain altitude after takeoff. The primary factor leading to the impact was an aerodynamic stall during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-06-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near San José, Costa Rica?

An airplane crashed into a coffee plantation shortly after departing from San José-Juan Santamaria Airport, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-06-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-06-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TI-1023, operated by Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses - LACSA, at San José, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb following takeoff.

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