Accident Details
A private aircraft departed Palenque Airport in Chiapas, Mexico, for a flight to Puerto Limón, Costa Rica. While on approach at an altitude of approximately 2,000 feet at night, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea about 28 kilometers southeast of the destination airport. The accident occurred three minutes before the estimated time of arrival.
Occupants
On board were German businessman Rainer Schaller, founder of the fitness chain McFit, along with his wife, their two children, and a friend. Five individuals were aboard the flight.
Aftermath
Two days after the accident, search teams found debris and two deceased individuals at the crash site. No other survivors or bodies were reported.