1 fatality

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash in Monteverde National Park (TI-BAH)

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On November 2, 2006, a GippsAero GA8 Airvan (registration TI-BAH) operated by Paradise Air - Costa Rica was involved in an aviation accident near Monteverde National Park, Costa Rica in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Monteverde National Park about 30 minutes after departing San José-Alajuela-Juan Santamaria Airport. The pilot, sole occupant, was killed.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed San José-Alajuela-Juan Santamaria Airport at 0500 local time on a positioning flight to Liberia-Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport, located in the Guanacaste cordillera. The pilot was the sole person on board. Approximately 30 minutes after departure, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances within Monteverde National Park. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was killed. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or cause were provided in the source material. ## Investigation and Outcome The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or the exact cause of the accident. The investigation into the crash in Monteverde National Park remains based solely on the facts that the aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed during the positioning flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 2006 GippsAero GA8 Airvan accident near Monteverde National Park, Costa Rica?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Monteverde National Park about 30 minutes after departing San José-Alajuela-Juan Santamaria Airport. The pilot, sole occupant, was killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2006 GippsAero GA8 Airvan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 2006 involved a GippsAero GA8 Airvan, registration TI-BAH, operated by Paradise Air - Costa Rica, at Monteverde National Park, Costa Rica.