2 fatalities

9 Sep 2013: DORNIER 228 — Tranportes Aereos Corporativos Coprflite, LTDA — Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso, Chile

On 9 Sep 2013, a DORNIER 228 operated by Tranportes Aereos Corporativos Coprflite, LTDA was involved in an aviation accident near Valparaiso, Chile. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: On September 9, 2013, about 0940 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Dornier 228-202K CC-CNW impacted terrain while on approach for landing at Viña del Mar Airfield/NAS Base Aeronaval Viña del Mar in Chile. 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 September 9, 2013, a Dornier 228-202K (CC-CNW) struck power lines and crashed during approach to Viña del Mar Airfield in fog, killing both pilots. The ILS was inoperative.

Accident Details

On September 9, 2013, at approximately 0940 UTC, a Dornier 228-202K, registration CC-CNW, was destroyed after impacting power lines and terrain while on approach to Viña del Mar Airfield (NAS Base Aeronaval Viña del Mar), Chile. The flight had originated from Los Pelambres Airfield in Cuncumen, Coquimbo, Chile.

Occupant Injuries

The commercial pilot and copilot sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

Meteorological Conditions

Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Fog was present as the aircraft attempted to land.

Navigational Aids

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Viña del Mar was reported to be inoperable at the time of the accident.

Contributing Circumstances

The aircraft collided with power lines while attempting to land in fog. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information can be obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics, Accident Prevention Office, Chile.