Piper PA-30 wing separation leads to fatal accident in Chile

2 fatalities • Region del Bio Bio, Chile

A Piper PA-30 crashed in the Region del Bio Bio after the aircraft's right wing separated during flight maneuvers.

What happened

On August 20, 2011, at 16:50 UTC, a Piper PA-30, registered as CC-CTT, was performing an aerial photography mission under Chilean flight regulations in the Region del Bio Bio, Chile. During maneuvers, the aircraft's right wing separated while in flight.

Following the wing separation, the aircraft impacted the terrain, resulting in 2 fatalities. The flight was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2011 PIPER PA30 NO SERIES accident near Region del Bio Bio, Chile?

A Piper PA-30 crashed in the Region del Bio Bio after the aircraft's right wing separated during flight maneuvers.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2011 PIPER PA30 NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2011 involved a PIPER PA30 NO SERIES, operated by Aero Transportes Araucania, at Region del Bio Bio, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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