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Flight instructor jumps to his death during lesson, forcing student pilot to land plane by herself
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The instructor, identified as 42-year-old Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, was teaching a 22-year-old student at the time.
A disturbing incident occurred in Argentina, where a flight instructor jumped to his death during a lesson. The instructor, identified as 42-year-old Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, was teaching a 22-year-old student at the time. The student was left to fly and land the plane by herself after the incident.
Details of the event are available from Argentina's public prosecutor and local news sources. Further information on this incident can be found through news outlets, including KOSA CBS7 and other sources reporting on the story.
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Category: schools Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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