Accident Details
On June 7, 2008, at about 1350 Chilean local time, a Cessna 208B, Chilean registry CC-CTR, operated by Patagonia Airlines, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain approximately 18 kilometers west of La Junta, Aysen Region, Chile. The Chilean certificated commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the nine passengers incurred minor injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The unscheduled passenger flight originated at Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant Airport (SCPF), Puerto Montt, Chile, and was destined for La Junta Airport (SCLJ), La Junta, Chile. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations.
Search and Rescue
The airplane departed Puerto Montt at 1317 with an endurance of 3 hours and 30 minutes. When the airplane had not arrived at La Junta by that time, a search and rescue effort was initiated. An emergency locator transmitter signal led rescuers to the general area of the accident; however, inclement weather prevented the airplane's discovery for several days. The airplane was finally located on June 11, 2008.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Departamento Prevencion de Accidentes.