2 fatalities

20 Aug 2011: PIPER PA30 NO SERIES — Aero Transportes Araucania — Region del Bio Bio, Chile

Region del Bio Bio, Chile

On 20 Aug 2011, a PIPER PA30 NO SERIES operated by Aero Transportes Araucania was involved in an aviation accident near Region del Bio Bio, Chile. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On August 20, 2011, a Piper PA-30 (CC-CTT) crashed in Chile after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering. The pilot and passenger died. The aircraft was conducting aerial photography under visual meteorological conditions.

Accident Details

On August 20, 2011, at 1650 UTC, a Piper PA-30 aircraft, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain. The accident occurred over the Region del Bio Bio, Chile, after the right wing separated from the aircraft in-flight while maneuvering.

Occupants and Flight Purpose

The aircraft was occupied by a pilot and a passenger, both of whom were fatally injured. The flight was a local operation conducting aerial photography, conducted under Chilean flight regulations. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.

Damage and Jurisdiction

The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information can be obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics in Chile.

Note

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained from or released by the Government of Chile.