No fatalities

11 Nov 2011: PIPER PA-25 260 — Sociedad De Trabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA — Meteropolitana, Chile

Meteropolitana, Chile

On 11 Nov 2011, a PIPER PA-25 260 operated by Sociedad De Trabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Meteropolitana, Chile. No fatalities were reported. 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 November 11, 2011, a Piper PA-25-260 experienced a partial loss of engine power on initial climb near Melipilla, Chile, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage.

Accident Details

On November 11, 2011, at 1345 UTC, a Piper PA-25-260, Chilean registration CC-ABM, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb. The aircraft was registered to and operated by Sociedad De Ttrabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA as a personal flight. The flight originated from Melipilla Airport (SCMP) in the Metropolitana Region of Chile.

Sequence of Events

Shortly after departure, the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power. The pilot managed to clear the perimeter fence and landed the aircraft 64 meters from the end of the runway. During the landing, the airplane collided with vegetation, resulting in substantial damage.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The aircraft was a Piper PA-25-260, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, modified for personal use. The pilot, holding a commercial pilot certificate, reported no injuries. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC), and no flight plan had been filed.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile, specifically the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics. Further information may be obtained from the authority at the provided address. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.