Flight instructor jumps from plane over Argentina, student lands safely

A flight instructor jumped from a small aircraft over Argentina on Saturday, leaving the student pilot to land the plane alone. The incident occurred aboard a two-seat Cessna 150G over Córdoba province. The student later told authorities the instructor said, "You know what you have to do, carry on," before removing his gear and leaping out.

Investigation details Prosecutors in Córdoba are leading the inquiry into the death. The plane remains in police custody. The instructor had visited a psychiatric institute before the flight, a fact previously known only to his family.

Student response The student managed to land the aircraft safely despite being in complete shock, according to the director of the flying school. No damage was reported to the plane. The instructor had completed an earlier flight with another student the same day.

“He made this tragic decision on board an aircraft with another person by his side.”