Unmanned Aircraft Collision in Puente Alto

Casualties unknown • SECTOR PUENTE ALTO, CL

A DJI Z30 Matrice 210 V2 drone lost lift during a verification flight, striking a parked vehicle in the Metropolitan Region of Chile.

What happened

On October 19, 2021, at approximately 17:20 local time, a DJI Z30 Matrice 210 V2 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) was conducting a verification flight in the Puente Alto sector of the Metropolitan Region. During the operation, the drone experienced a sudden loss of lift while flying over the parking area of the Puente Alto Carabineros station. This loss of altitude caused the aircraft to collide with a stationary vehicle.

The investigation

The DGAC Chile investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the flight within the police station parking lot. The impact resulted in damage to the DJI Z30 Matrice 210 V2 and caused damage to the windshield of the parked vehicle. At the time of the report, authorities were still analyzing collected data to determine the specific factors that led to the loss of lift.

Probable cause

The investigation is ongoing, but the primary event was a loss of lift during flight operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-10-19 RPA accident near SECTOR PUENTE ALTO, CL?

A DJI Z30 Matrice 210 V2 drone lost lift during a verification flight, striking a parked vehicle in the Metropolitan Region of Chile.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-10-19 involved a RPA, at SECTOR PUENTE ALTO, CL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation is ongoing, but the primary event was a loss of lift during flight operations.

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