What happened
On February 28, 2008, at approximately 11:00 local time, a Piper PA-34-200, registered CC-PIL, crashed during the initial climb phase of flight near Lago Ranco, Chile. The aircraft was departing from La Bandurrias Airport (SCXR) en route to Pucon Airport (SCPC) under visual meteorological conditions.
According to preliminary information from the Chilean government, the aircraft experienced a partial loss of power in one engine during the climb. Following this engine issue, the aircraft performed a 90-degree left turn, struck a tree, and impacted the ground. The accident resulted in 4 fatalities and 2 serious injuries.