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Un profesor de aviación saltó de un avión en pleno vuelo y le dejó a su estudiante la tarea de aterrizar
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Jack Guy, CNN
Un piloto saltó de la puerta de un avión en marcha y dejó a la alumna a la que estaba enseñando a pilotar la aeronave para que aterrizara sola. El piloto murió de manera inmediata tras impactar contra el suelo.
El instructor de vuelo Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, de 42 años, fue ...
Key takeaway El instructor de vuelo Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, de 42 años, fue hallado muerto tras el incidente, que tuvo lugar en Toledo, en Argentina, el sábado, según un comunicado de la fiscalía del país, publicado este martes.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own aviation community may be reflecting on the safety and trust that exists between flight instructors and their students after a shocking incident in Argentina. The fact that the student, Rosario, was able to land the plane safely despite being in a state of shock speaks to the rigorous training and trust that must exist in such a high-stakes environment. Local flight schools and instructors in El Paso may be considering the psychological factors that could lead an experienced instructor like Leandro Andrés Bertazzo to make such a drastic decision, and how they can prioritize the mental health and well-being of their own staff. As the investigation into Bertazzo's death continues, El Paso's aviation community will likely be watching closely to see what lessons can be learned from this tragic incident and how they can be applied to improve safety and training protocols locally.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Por Jack Guy, CNN
Un piloto saltó de la puerta de un avión en marcha y dejó a la alumna a la que estaba enseñando a pilotar la aeronave para que aterrizara sola. El piloto murió de manera inmediata tras impactar contra el suelo.
El instructor de vuelo Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, de 42 años, fue ...
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