We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
While descending to Cristóbal-France Field (Colón) at an altitude of some 2,000 feet, the pilot informed ATC that he was approaching the city via the Bahía Limón Bay. In limited visibility due to rain falls, the float plane named 'Santa Maria' went out of control and crashed into the sea few km offshore. Debris were found the following floating on water and all 14 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): The Board is conclusively of the opinion that the accident was caused by
Sikorsky S-43 · 14 fatalities