What happened
On May 25, 2024, at approximately 15:38 local time, an unmotorized ultralight aircraft, specifically an Ozone Zeolite 2 GT paraglider, was involved in an aviation occurrence in the Río Seco sector, located roughly 45 km south of SCDA in the Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region. The aircraft was engaged in a cross-country flight when the pilot attempted to navigate a series of hills along the coastal area. During this maneuver, the aircraft impacted the ground in a rocky area situated between Cerro Punta de Lobos and the coastline. The impact occurred at an elevation of approximately 146 meters (480 feet) above mean sea level.
The investigation
The Chilean DGAC is currently conducting an investigation into the event. The authorities are in the preliminary stages of collecting evidence and analyzing available data to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the impact. The investigation focuses on the flight path taken during the hill crossing and the environmental conditions present at the time of the accident.