Flight Instructor Jumps Midflight, Student Lands Plane Safely

• •Leandro Bertazzo jumped from a plane during a lesson, leading to his death.
• •His student, Rosario, managed to land the aircraft safely despite the traumatic event.
• •The incident is under investigation, focusing on Bertazzo's mental health and circumstances.

On July 9, 2026, Argentine flight instructor Leandro Bertazzo, 42, jumped from a Cessna 150 during a training flight, leaving his 22-year-old student, Rosario, to land the aircraft alone. Bertazzo's last words to Rosario were to 'carry on' before he removed his headset and seatbelt and exited the plane at 250 meters. Despite the shock, Rosario successfully landed the plane without damage. Bertazzo's body was later found in a rural area near Toledo, Argentina. The incident is under investigation by federal prosecutors, who are examining Bertazzo's mental health, as his family reported he was undergoing psychiatric treatment. The flight school director noted that there were no signs of distress from Bertazzo prior to the flight. The event has drawn comparisons to the Germanwings flight 9525 tragedy due to the instructor's mental health issues.