12 people killed in a plane crash in Costa Rica

12 people killed in a plane crash in Costa Rica

By Semi Turaga
02/01/2018
[Photo: CNN]

Twelve people have been killed in a plane crash in western Costa Rica.

Ten of the victims were US citizens, along with the Costa Rican pilot and co‑pilot. Local media said five victims came from a single family.

The Nature Air single‑propeller Cessna 208 Caravan was travelling from the capital San José to the resort of Punta Islita.

There were no survivors.

It was unclear what caused the crash.

Source: Radio NZ

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