Deadly Plane Crash in Costa Rica Leaves Five Dead, One Critical

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A small plane carrying six people crashed near Pico Blanco mountain, southeast of Costa Rica's capital, San Jose, on Monday. The aircraft, a Cessna 206 Stationair, lost communication and disappeared from the radar shortly after midday. The crash left five people dead and one person in critical condition. The passengers were all from Costa Rica and were working in tourism companies. The cause of the crash is yet to be officially determined.

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