Emergency landing of twin-engine aircraft in Olivar

No fatalities • Olivar, Chile • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft performing an ambulance mission crashed in a private garden near Olivar during an emergency landing attempt.

What happened

During an early morning medical transport mission traveling from Puerto Montt to Santiago, the crew of a twin-engine airplane encountered unforeseen circumstances that necessitated an emergency descent. While attempting to land, the aircraft struck a fence before coming to rest in a private garden situated in Olivar, approximately 93 km south of Santiago-Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • All four occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage.
  • The individuals on board sustained various injuries during the impact.
  • The crash occurred following an unexpected situation encountered during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a fence during an emergency landing attempt following an unexpected in-flight situation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-09-13 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Olivar, Chile?

A twin-engine aircraft performing an ambulance mission crashed in a private garden near Olivar during an emergency landing attempt.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-09-13 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-09-13 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration CC-AHN, operated by AeroTac, at Olivar, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a fence during an emergency landing attempt following an unexpected in-flight situation.

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