Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes into Sea Near Chaitén Airport (CC-CIX)

Incident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from Chaitén Airport. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, resulting in the aircraft crashing into the sea in the vicinity of the La Puntilla harbor. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the available source material. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition All five individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact with the water. Reports indicate that the aircraft was already on fire before it struck the water, with the possibility that an engine fire initiated the blaze. The exact cause of the fire or the loss of control is not specified in the source.