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Fatal Offshore Crash of Single-Engine Aircraft (N908PL)

Brasilito, Costa RicaFlight

On July 16, 2005, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration N908PL) operated by GG Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Brasilito, Costa Rica in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea 1,300 meters offshore while on a sightseeing flight, killing all six occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft was operating a sightseeing flight when it departed from Tamarindo. The aircraft was carrying a total of six people: one pilot and five passengers. During the flight, the aircraft was traveling at a low altitude when it lost control. The loss of control resulted in the aircraft crashing into the sea, approximately 1,300 meters from the shore. Following the impact, the aircraft sank to a depth of 50 meters. All six individuals on board were killed in the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Tamarindo and the offshore coordinates were provided in the source material.

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