2025 Beechcraft C-90 accident in Rancagua, Chile

Incident Overview and Location On September 13, 2025, at 03:30 local time, a Beechcraft C-90 aircraft crashed in a residential sector of the Comuna Olivar, located in the Región del Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, Chile. The aircraft was operating a flight from the Aeródromo de Puerto Montt (SCTE) to the Aeropuerto Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez (SCEL). ## Flight Details and Emergency Declaration The aircraft was carrying a crew of two pilots and two passengers. The pilot held a Piloto de Transporte de Línea Aérea (Avión) license, while the co-pilot held a Piloto Comercial (Avión) license. According to preliminary information, the crew declared an emergency due to low fuel levels before reaching their destination. They initiated an approach to the Aeródromo “La Independencia” (SCRA) in Rancagua. The aircraft crashed 2.55 nautical miles southwest of the runway at this aerodrome. ## Casualties and Damage The incident resulted in injuries to all four occupants. One crew member sustained a grave injury, while one crew member and two passengers sustained minor injuries. There were no fatalities. The aircraft suffered major damage, requiring the wings to be removed from the fuselage for subsequent overland transport to Santiago. ## Other Damages and Investigation Status The crash also caused damage to public lighting infrastructure, walls, and perimeter fences of the residences located at the accident site. The investigation, conducted by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil, is currently in the stage of collecting evidence and analyzing information to determine the cause of the incident and generate operational safety recommendations.