On September 18, 1998, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration TI-AVP) operated by Private Costarican was involved in an aviation accident near San José-Tobías Bolaños, Costa Rica during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Rohrmoser district shortly after departing San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
During a flight departing from San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb. The incident occurred approximately two minutes after the departure sequence began.
As the aircraft ascended, it veered off its intended path and descended into the Rohrmoser district, located roughly 3 km southeast of the departure airfield. The impact resulted in two fatalities among the occupants of the plane.
Findings
The aircraft was in the climbing phase of flight when the loss of control occurred.
The crash site was situated in a populated district near the airport.