A huge search has been launched after a millionaire and his family disappeared while travelling on a private jet. German tycoon Rainer Schaller was understood to have been onboard the flight with his girlfriend Christiane Schikorsky, and their children Aaron and Finja when the plane vanished off the coast of Costa Rica last night.
The 53-year-old, who founded fitness centre chain McFit, was also travelling with Marcus Kurreck, who is believed to be a personal trainer. Costa Rica's public security minister, Jorge Torres, has since confirmed that the five German nationals were onboard the Piaggio 180.
According to the Mirror, the plane was heading to Juan Santamaría airport in the east of the country when it disappeared. It reportedly lost contact with airport's control tower at 6pm, with its last known location around 20 miles from the coast of the Parismina area, the Sun reports. A McFit spokeswoman has since confirmed Schaller and his family were onboard the flight.
