Cessna 182 accident near Palmar Norte De Osa, Puntarenas, Cr, May 28, 2017
On May 28, 2017, a Cessna 182, registered HP1760FT, was destroyed in an accident near Palmar Norte De Osa, Puntarenas. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 28, 2017
- Place
- Palmar Norte De Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- HP1760FT · no longer on the register · serial FT34567
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 28, 2017, a Panamanian-flagged Cessna 182, serial number FT34567, and reported false registration HP-1760FT, was located crashed in an African palm seeding field on a farm near Palmar Norte of Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole person on board, was fatally injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The date and time of when the accident occurred is unknown.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Costa Rican government. Any further information may be obtained from: Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) en Costa Rica Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos Telephone: (506) 2990-0664 E-mail: rbriceno@dgac.go.cr This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of Costa Rica.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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