Accident Summary
On February 28, 2008, at about 1100 Chilean local time, a Piper PA-34-200 twin-engine aircraft, registered as CC-PIL, was destroyed when it struck terrain shortly after departing from La Bandurrias Airport (SCXR) in Lago Ranco, Chile. The Chilean private pilot and three of the five passengers sustained fatal injuries, while the remaining two passengers were seriously injured.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Piper PA-34-200, a light twin-engine airplane. It was operated under Chilean flight regulations for a personal flight destined for Pucon Airport (SCPC) in Pucon, Chile. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Sequence of Events
According to preliminary information from the Chilean government, the airplane took off and began its initial climb. During this phase, one of its engines experienced a partial loss of power. The airplane subsequently executed a 90-degree left turn, descended, struck a tree, and then impacted the ground.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile, specifically the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Departamento Prevencion de Accidentes. Further information may be obtained from that authority.