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Argentinian Flight Instructor Jumps to Death Mid-Lesson, Student Forced to Land Plane

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 9, 2026

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Argentine flight instructor Leandro Andres Bertazo jumped to his death mid-flight during a lesson, leaving his 22-year-old student to land the plane with remote assistance. Bertazo had a distinguished career but struggled with hidden mental health issues. The tragedy highlights challenges in detecting psychological distress among pilots.

01Argentine flight instructor Leandro Andres Bertazo jumped from a plane mid-lesson on July 9, 2026.
02His 22-year-old student, Rosario, was left alone and landed the plane with remote help.
03Bertazo held multiple high-level pilot licenses and had worked briefly in Chile.
04He suffered from complex mental health issues and was previously hospitalized secretly.
05Colleagues and students were unaware of his condition or intentions.
06Flight school officials expressed shock and highlighted the unpredictability of mental health crises.

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