Britten-Norman Islander crash, Mar 7, 1997, Guapiles
Britten-Norman Islander accident on March 7, 1997 near Guapiles, Limón (Caribbean Coast), Costa Rica with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in...
- Date: March 7, 1997
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Guapiles, Limón (Caribbean Coast), Costa Rica
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight, reason not determined.
A Britten-Norman Islander operated by Travelair on a scheduled flight from Tortuguero to San Jose lost control and crashed in triple-canopy jungle near Guapiles, Costa Rica. All seven occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was destroyed.