2 fatalities

20 Jan 2017: CESSNA 172 S — Araucania, Chile

Araucania, Chile

On 20 Jan 2017, a CESSNA 172 S was involved in an aviation accident near Araucania, 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 January 20, 2017, a Cessna 172S (CC-AGK) crashed near Araucania, Chile, killing the pilot and one passenger and seriously injuring two others. The flight originated from Villarrica Airport.

Accident Details

On January 20, 2017, at approximately 2120 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 172S aircraft sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The local personal flight had departed from Villarrica Airport (SCVI) in Araucania, Chile, about 2104 UTC.

Aircraft and Injuries

The aircraft, bearing Chilean registration CC-AGK, was involved in the accident. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries, while two other passengers were seriously injured.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. The Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) is responsible for the investigation. As of the report's release, no probable cause has been stated.