Fatal aircraft accident off the coast of Tamarindo

6 fatalities • Brasilito, Costa Rica • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean approximately 1,300 meters from the coast of Tamarindo during a sightseeing flight, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A sightseeing flight departing from Tamarindo ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft lost control while operating at a low altitude. The flight was carrying one pilot and five passengers at the time of the incident. During the flight, the plane went out of control and impacted the water roughly 1,300 meters away from the shoreline.

Following the impact, the aircraft submerged to a depth of approximately 50 meters. There were six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, as all six people on board were killed in the crash.

Findings

Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control was not provided, but the aircraft was operating in a low-altitude flight phase when the accident occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-07-16 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Brasilito, Costa Rica?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean approximately 1,300 meters from the coast of Tamarindo during a sightseeing flight, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-07-16 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-07-16 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration N908PL, operated by GG Aircraft, at Brasilito, Costa Rica.

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