6 fatalities

1961-06-15: Consolidated PBY Catalina (560) — Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile — Lake Peñuelas, Chile

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On June 15, 1961, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 560) operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Peñuelas, Chile in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight departing from Quintero Airport ended in a fatal accident when a seaplane crashed into Lake Peñuelas.

What happened

A training mission conducted in the Valparaiso region resulted in a fatal aviation accident. The flight originated at Quintero Airport, with the crew intending to perform maneuvers within the local area. During the operation, the seaplane went down in Lake Peñuelas, situated approximately 12 km southeast of Valparaiso.

The impact occurred during the mission, and the accident resulted in six fatalities among the crew members on board. No survivors were reported from the aircraft.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the event occurred under unclear circumstances.