Cessna 172 impact near Araucania, Chile

2 fatalities • Araucania, Chile

A private flight involving a Cessna 172S resulted in a terrain impact near Araucania, Chile, causing multiple injuries.

What happened

On January 20, 2017, at approximately 21:04 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registered as CC-AGK, departed from Villarrica Airport (SCVI) in Araucania, Chile, for a local personal flight. At about 21:20 UTC, the aircraft impacted terrain in the vicinity of Araucania.

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 2 serious injuries.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 2017 CESSNA 172 S accident near Araucania, Chile?

A private flight involving a Cessna 172S resulted in a terrain impact near Araucania, Chile, causing multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jan 2017 CESSNA 172 S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jan 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 S, at Araucania, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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