Cessna 172 crash near El Trebolar, Chile

3 fatalities • El Trebolar, Chile

A private flight crashed into mountainous terrain in the Valparaiso Region, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On September 9, 2008, at approximately 1820 local time, a Cessna 172R, registration CC-KAZ, crashed into mountains near El Trebolar in the Valparaiso Region of Chile. The aircraft, operated by Club Aereo de Los Andes, was performing a flight from Santo Domingo Airport (SCSN) to San Rafael Airport (SCAN) under Chilean flight regulations.

The impact with the terrain caused substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot and two passengers sustained 3 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sep 2008 CESSNA 172 R accident near El Trebolar, Chile?

A private flight crashed into mountainous terrain in the Valparaiso Region, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sep 2008 CESSNA 172 R accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sep 2008 involved a CESSNA 172 R, operated by Club Aereo de Los Andes, at El Trebolar, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?