Fatal aircraft crash in San Ramón Mountains

9 fatalities • San Ramón Mountains, Costa Rica • Flight

An aircraft crashed in the San Ramón Mountains during flight through poor weather, resulting in nine fatalities and six survivors.

What happened

During a flight through marginal meteorological conditions, an aircraft impacted terrain within the San Ramón Mountains. The accident occurred while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its journey. Following the impact, search and rescue operations were conducted, which successfully located and recovered six individuals from the wreckage. However, the crash resulted in nine fatalities among the total number of people on board.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in weather conditions characterized by low visibility or marginal stability.
  • The aircraft struck the mountainside during its cruising altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed into the San Ramón Mountains while flying through marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-06-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near San Ramón Mountains, Costa Rica?

An aircraft crashed in the San Ramón Mountains during flight through poor weather, resulting in nine fatalities and six survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-06-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-06-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TI-1002, operated by Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses - LACSA, at San Ramón Mountains, Costa Rica.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed into the San Ramón Mountains while flying through marginal weather conditions.

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