What happened
On January 21, 2010, at 2210 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, registered CC-PSZ, was performing a personal flight from Eulogio Sanchez (SCTB), Chile, to Las Tacas (SCQT), Chile. While in the cruise phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power.
The pilot performed a forced landing in San Felipe, Chile, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
There were no fatalities associated with this accident. The pilot was not injured, while one passenger sustained minor injuries.