In brief
A small plane, a Cessna 206 Stationair, has crashed in a mountainous region of Costa Rica, claiming the lives of five out of six individuals on board. The Costa Rican Red Cross confirmed that they have reached the sole survivor, a 31-year-old woman, who was in a critical situation following the incident. The crash occurred early Monday afternoon in the Pico Blanco area, located southwest of the capital, San José. Reports indicated that the passengers included a family, alongside the pilot and co-pilot.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with over 40 personnel, including canine units, working into the night to access the dense jungle terrain where the wreckage lay. The Red Cross shared footage via social media detailing their nighttime efforts to reach the survivor amidst challenging conditions. Authorities within Costa Rica’s civil aviation agency have yet to comment on the circumstances surrounding the crash, which continues to develop as rescue operations proceed. Mike Ives is a global news reporter for The Times, specializing in breaking stories from around the world.
