Fatal aircraft accident near Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant Airport

6 fatalities • Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma), Chile • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine charter flight crashed into a residential building shortly after takeoff from Puerto Montt, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

On a charter flight departing from Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma) Airport, a twin engine airplane began its ascent from Runway 01 at 10:50 local time. The flight was destined for Ayacara and was carrying a total of six people, including one pilot and five passengers.

Approximately 36 seconds into the climb, the pilot issued an emergency declaration. During this period, the aircraft initiated a left-hand turn, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The plane subsequently struck a residence situated in a nearby neighborhood, roughly 450 meters beyond the runway threshold. The impact triggered a significant post-crash fire that consumed both the aircraft and the structure.

All six occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. Additionally, the fire caused injuries to one resident of the house.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during a climbing turn shortly after departure.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during a climbing turn following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-04-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma), Chile?

A twin-engine charter flight crashed into a residential building shortly after takeoff from Puerto Montt, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-04-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-04-16 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration CC-CYR, operated by Archipiélagos Servicios Aéreos, at Puerto Montt-Marcel Marchant (La Paloma), Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during a climbing turn following takeoff.

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