A father revealed that his son, Leandro Bertazzo, 42, who tragically jumped to his death from a plane mid-flight, had been going through a challenging period. The incident occurred during a training flight over Córdoba, Argentina, where Bertazzo was instructing a 22-year-old student. Moments before his fatal jump, Bertazzo calmly instructed the student on what to do and then exited the aircraft without deploying a parachute.
The student, despite the traumatic experience, managed to safely land the plane. Eduardo Alvarez, the director of the flight school where Bertazzo worked, shared that the student displayed remarkable professionalism during the landing. Bertazzo, described as a cheerful and respected professional, had seemingly been in good spirits earlier that day.
Reports indicated that Bertazzo had recently visited a psychiatric hospital, although no warning signs were evident during routine medical and mental health assessments. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has left many in shock. Emotional support services have been made available for those affected by the tragic event.