Aircraft crash near Los Ángeles-María Dolores Airport

1 fatality • Los Ángeles-María Dolores, Chile • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Los Ángeles-María Dolores Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During the final approach to Los Ángeles-María Dolores Airport, an aircraft was operating in the period shortly after sunset. Approximately 19 minutes after dusk, while on short final, the aircraft struck trees and crashed within a forested region. The impact caused the plane to burst into flames. Investigators located the wreckage at a distance of 412 metres before the threshold of runway 18.

Findings

  • The pilot was the sole occupant on board and was killed in the accident.
  • The primary factor in the crash was that the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the necessary altitude during the final approach led to the aircraft striking trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-08-06 Cessna 510 Citation Mustang accident near Los Ángeles-María Dolores, Chile?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to Los Ángeles-María Dolores Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-08-06 Cessna 510 Citation Mustang accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-08-06 involved a Cessna 510 Citation Mustang, registration CC-ANR, operated by Servicios Generales Astudillo Hermanos, at Los Ángeles-María Dolores, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain the necessary altitude during the final approach led to the aircraft striking trees.

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