Chile

Region:

Victor Manuel Villagra Cuevas

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The twin engine airplane departed Santiago-Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Airport at 1916LT on an ambulance flight to Arica. On board were one patient, three medics and two pilots. After departure, the airplane continued to the west then headed to the north and climbed to an altitude of 15,000 feet when the crew apparently encountered technical problems. About 13 minutes into the flight, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain near Curacaví. The wreckage was spotted by the crew of a Chilean Air Force Black Hawk the following afternoon. The airplane was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R in Freire

Date & Time: Jan 20, 2025

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

CC-PEC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Temuco – Villarrica

MSN:

31-7812120

YOM:

1978

Location:

Freire

Región de la Araucanía

Country:

Region:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Temuco-La Araucanía Airport, the pilot encountered with an unexpected situation and lost control of the airplane that crashed in an agricultural zone located south of the airport, bursting into flames. All four occupants were rescued, only the pilot suffered injuries. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Piper PA-31 Navajo C near Las Horquetas: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 2024 at 1000 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

CC-CRN

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Coyhaique - Chile Chico

MSN:

31-7712045

YOM:

1977

Location:

Las Horquetas

Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo

Country:

Region:

Cessna 510 Citation Mustang

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Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane was on a charter flight from Coyhaique to Chile Chico, carrying six passengers and one pilot. Halfway into the flight, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located northwest of Las Horquetas, Aysén Region. The wreckage was found in the afternoon on the slope of Cerro Aislado. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 510 Citation Mustang in Los Ángeles: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 2019 at 1813 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Servicios Generales Astudillo Hermanos

Registration:

CC-ANR

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Los Ángeles-María Dolores

Schedule:

Concepción - Los Ángeles

MSN:

510-0455

YOM:

2013

Location:

Región del Biobío

Country:

Region:

Archipiélagos Servicios Aéreos

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7440

Captain / Total hours on type:

650.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Los Ángeles-María Dolores Airport at dusk, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. On short final, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found 412 metres short of runway 18. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. The accident occurred 19 minutes after sunset.

Probable cause:

Impact with trees on short final while completing a visual approach to runway 18. The approach was unstable, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Final Report:

Crash of a Britten Norman BN-2B-27 Islander in Puerto Montt: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 2019 at 1050 LT

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

Operator:

Registration:

CC-CYR

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

City

Schedule:

Puerto Montt - Ayacara

MSN:

2169

YOM:

1983

Location:

Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma)

Región de Los Lagos

Country:

Region:

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1414

Captain / Total hours on type:

437.00

Aircraft flight hours:

22330

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane departed Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma) Airport Runway 01 at 1050LT on a charter flight to Ayacara, carrying five passengers and one pilot. About 36 seconds after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot declared an emergency. The airplane entered a left turn then stalled and crashed onto a house located in a residential area, about 450 metres from the runway end, bursting into flames. The houses and the airplane were destroyed by a post crash fire and all six occupants were killed. One person in the house was injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control of the airplane in flight, during a left turn, due to the failure of the right engine (n°2) during takeoff, caused by a fuel exhaustion.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- Failure of the pilot to comply with the pre takeoff checklist,
- Failure of the pilot to check the fuel selector switch and the fuel quantity prior to start the engines,
- Failure of the pilot to feather the propeller of the right engine (n°2) during an emergency situation,
- Failure of the pilot to bring the flaps to the neutral position during an emergency situation,
- Decrease of the speed and altitude of the airplane,
- Increase bank of the wing during a left turn.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Port Raúl Marín Balmaceda

Date & Time: Dec 28, 2013 at 1000 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

CC-CMM

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Port Raúl Marín Balmaceda

Schedule:

Puerto Montt - Port Raúl Marín Balmaceda

MSN:

31-315

YOM:

1968

Location:

Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7480

Captain / Total hours on type:

3100.00

Circumstances:

The pilot departed Puerto Montt at 0900LT on a positioning flight to Port Raúl Marín Balmaceda to pick up five passengers. On approach, the pilot decided to complete a loss pass to evaluate the landing conditions and the wind component. Shortly later, the aircraft landed on its belly and slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest in a grassy area. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The pilot forgot to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Viña del Mar

Date & Time: Dec 19, 2013 at 2100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

Registration:

CC-CVZ

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Viña del Mar - Santiago de Chile

MSN:

LJ-441

YOM:

1969

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15844

Captain / Total hours on type:

4000.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

10367

Copilot / Total hours on type:

Aircraft flight hours:

8870

Circumstances:

The crew departed Viña del Mar-Torquemada Airport on a positioning flight to Santiago de Chile. Shortly after takeoff, the crew encountered technical problems and elected to return. On approach, both engines failed and on short final by night, the aircraft stalled and crashed 450 metres short of runway 05. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Both engines stopped during flight due to fuel exhaustion as the main fuel tanks were empty. It was not possible for the crew to transfer fuel from the auxiliary tanks (wing tips) due to the intermittent function of the fuel pump.

Final Report:

Crash of a Dornier DO228-202K in Viña del Mar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 9, 2013 at 0950 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dornier DO228

Operator:

Registration:

CC-CNW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site: