Flight school pilot jumps to his death midair, leaving 22-year-old student to land plane
ABC7 Los Angeles • • world
Key Points:
- Flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, died after jumping from a moving Cessna 150 plane during a lesson in Toledo, Argentina, leaving his 22-year-old student to land the aircraft alone.
- The student, Rosario, reported that Bertazzo told her to continue flying before removing his headset and seatbelt, opening the door, and jumping out mid-flight.
- Eduardo Álvarez, director of the flying school where Bertazzo worked, stated there were no prior signs of distress and described the incident as a tragic and incomprehensible decision.
- Despite being in shock, the student successfully landed the plane without damage, highlighting her composure in a critical situation.
- Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding Bertazzo's unexpected death.
