A Boeing 757 freighter operating for DHL has crashed at Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica.
After take off San Jose airport, the aircraft headed North destination Guatemala. But after 10 minutes into the flight, the pilots decided to return towards San Jose to enter a holding pattern for about 25 minutes.
Communication between the pilots and the tower indicate that the aircraft suffered a hydraulic problem. The pilots then decided to land at San Jose, but during the landing the aircraft went off the side of the runway.
The Boeing 757 subsequently broke apart while coming to a complete stop. Rescue services rushed to the aircraft, initial reports suggest nobody got seriously injured.
DHL Aero Expreso S.A. is a cargo airline based out of Panama City, Panama. It is wholly owned by Deutsche Post World Net and operates the group’s DHL-branded parcel and express services in Central and South America. Its main base is Tocumen International Airport, Panama City
