Flight Instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo Dies After Jumping from Plane at 250 m

Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, a 42‑year‑old Argentine flight instructor, opened the door of a training aircraft and jumped from an altitude of about 250 metres during a lesson in Córdoba. After his fall, the 22‑year‑old student safely landed the plane using her training.

Bertazzo’s daring act ended in tragedy, sparking discussions on safety protocols in flight instruction.