A Boeing Co. 757 cargo jet operated by DHL broke in two after skidding off the runway at Juan Santamaria International airport in Costa Rica.
The aircraft was bound for Guatemala when it had a failure in the hydraulic system.
The issue prompted the pilot to request an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
The crew was unharmed, one member is undergoing medical review as a precaution.
Meanwhile, the company has launched an investigation to determine what happened.
