Accident Summary
On a cargo flight from Cochrane to Villa O'Higgins, the aircraft was carrying six tons of various goods. After takeoff from Cochrane Airport, during the initial climb, the airplane rolled to the right, lost altitude, and crashed on a small hill located 3 kilometers from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were killed.
Flight and Crash
The flight was a cargo transport operation. Following a normal takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft unexpectedly rolled to the right. It was unable to maintain height and subsequently impacted a hill approximately 3 kilometers from the departure airport. The force of the crash destroyed the aircraft.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a failure of the right engine after rotation for unknown reasons.