Summary
On 17 November 2024, at approximately 10:50 local time, a landing accident occurred at Aeródromo Las Brujas (SCXB) in Salamanca, Región de Coquimbo, Chile. The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182Q. The flight was a local operation for an air festival, carrying one pilot and three passengers. During the landing phase on runway 27, the aircraft deviated to the left, departed the runway, and overturned at a point 400 meters from the runway threshold.
Event Details
According to the preliminary investigation report, the pilot, a 75-year-old U.S. national holding a Private Pilot License with a valid medical certificate, initiated a local flight from Las Brujas Aerodrome to conduct popular flights for an air festival. The accident occurred during the landing phase. The aircraft veered left off the runway and overturned. As a result, the pilot and the three occupants suffered minor injuries. The aircraft sustained major damage.
Aircraft and Personnel
The accident aircraft was a Cessna 182Q, serial number 18265476, manufactured in 1977. It was powered by a Continental O-470-U engine (serial 465543) and equipped with a McCauley C2A34C204 propeller (serial 766721). The pilot, a private pilot with a flight instructor endorsement, had no recorded prior accidents. The aircraft's mandatory maintenance was being performed at an authorized aviation maintenance center. At the time of the accident, the fuel tanks contained fuel, but due to the overturn, fuel spilled onto the ground. The aircraft weight was within certified limits.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Chile, following Annex 13 standards. As of the preliminary report, the investigation is in the analysis phase, and the cause of the accident has not been determined. The final report will include detailed findings and safety recommendations.