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Flight instructor jumped midair to his death, left student to land the plane
By Corky Siemaszko | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
High in the skies over Argentina, a flight instructor at the controls of a Cessna 150 suddenly turned to his student and reportedly said, “You know what you have to do, carry on.”
Then he took off his headset, unbuckled his seatbelt, shoved open the door, and jumped out of the plane, the Argen...
Key takeaway Authorities have not yet revealed why 42-year-old Leandro Andrés Bertazzo leaped to his death Saturday from the Cessna.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The shocking incident in Argentina raises questions about the mental health support systems in place for flight instructors, a concern that resonates locally in Frisco , where aviation training is also a part of the community. With several flight schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those in Collin and Denton counties, the incident serves as a reminder to local authorities to review their protocols for monitoring the mental well-being of flight instructors. The fact that Bertazzo was able to hide his struggles with psychiatric care from his employer is particularly troubling, and local flight schools may need to re-examine their hiring and support processes to prevent similar tragedies. As the investigation unfolds, Frisco residents may wonder what measures are in place to ensure the mental fitness of flight instructors in their own community, and whether more can be done to support these critical professionals.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? High in the skies over Argentina, a flight instructor at the controls of a Cessna 150 suddenly turned to his student and reportedly said, “You know what you have to do, carry on.”
Then he took off his headset, unbuckled his seatbelt, shoved open the door, and jumped out of the plane, the Argen...
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