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Helicopter Crash at Osorno Aerodrome

AERÓDROMO “CAÑAL BAJO”, CL

On August 30, 2025, a ROBINSON R 44 II was involved in an aviation accident near AERÓDROMO “CAÑAL BAJO”, CL. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC Chile).

Sourcesthe Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC Chile)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-17Data APIEditorial standards

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed at Cañal Bajo aerodrome in Osorno, Chile, on August 30, 2025. The pilot and passenger were uninjured, while the aircraft sustained significant damage.

Incident Overview and Location Details On August 30, 2025, at 14:34 local time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter experienced a loss of control in flight and impacted the ground at the Cañal Bajo – Carlos Hott Siebert aerodrome (SCJO) in Osorno, Chile. The aircraft was found resting on its left side within the Osorno Air Club facilities, located adjacent to the runway. The final position was recorded at coordinates 40°36'50.95'' South and 73°3'42.34'' West, with a heading of 210° and a fractured landing gear skid system. The investigation was conducted by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil under Annex 13 standards and the DAR-13 regulation, focusing solely on accident prevention.

Loss of control in flight

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What happened in the 30 Aug 2025 ROBINSON R 44 II accident near AERÓDROMO “CAÑAL BAJO”, CL?

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed at Cañal Bajo aerodrome in Osorno, Chile, on August 30, 2025. The pilot and passenger were uninjured, while the aircraft sustained significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 2025 ROBINSON R 44 II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 2025 involved a ROBINSON R 44 II, at AERÓDROMO “CAÑAL BAJO”, CL.

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Investigation report by the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC Chile). Original record: https://www.dgac.gob.cl/informes-2025/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Chile.