Crash of a Douglas C-47A-15-DL near Tilarán: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 17, 1946
Registration:
NC88876
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kingston – San José
MSN:
9249
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While overflying the center of Costa Rica, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located in the region of Tilarán. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 7 occupants was found. On November 29, 1947, walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area of the Guanacaste Province.
