Other mistake: Truck chase scene, the driver-side fender changes color. Starts as red then changes to blue. (00:18:27 - 00:20:10)
Continuity mistake: When John is killed, the stool on the right moves away between shots.
Revealing mistake: In Guatemala, when Arnie shoots John, in the shots from behind Arnie's body double is noticeable.
Answer: Yes, he dies in the plane crash.
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