A 42-year-old flight instructor in Argentina jumped from a training… (инструктор · самолёт · выпрыгнуть)
A 42-year-old flight instructor in Argentina jumped from a training aircraft without a parachute during a lesson with his 22-year-old student, leaving her to fly and land the plane safely. The instructor's body was found nearby, and sources indicate he had been undergoing treatment for mental health issues.
Consensus
- A flight instructor in Argentina conducted a training flight with a 22-year-old student.
- During the flight, the instructor opened the aircraft door and jumped out without a parachute.
- The student remained alone in the cockpit and managed to land the plane safely at an airfield.
- The instructor's body was found on the ground near the crash site.
- The student transmitted a distress signal during the incident.
Points of divergence
- The instructor said to the student: 'You know what to do. Continue.' — riamo
- The instructor said to the student: 'You know what you need to do.' — vm
- The instructor had been receiving treatment for mental health issues. — riamo
- Colleagues described the instructor as an experienced professional and a cheerful person. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- "You Know What to Do": Argentine Instructor Jumps Out of Plane Leaving Cadet Behind — РИАМО
- Pilot in Argentina jumps out of plane during training and dies — Вечерняя Москва