Aircraft impact near Santiago-Pudahuel Airport

3 fatalities • Santiago de Chile, Chile • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its final approach to Santiago-Pudahuel Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward runway 35 at Santiago-Pudahuel Airport, an unidentified aircraft collided with the slope of Mt El Ovejero. The impact occurred in the vicinity of Maipú, situated approximately 15 km south of the destination airport. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all three crew members.

Findings

Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude while approaching the airport. The specific reason for this low altitude during the approach remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft was flying at an inadequate altitude during its final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-06-13 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Santiago de Chile, Chile?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its final approach to Santiago-Pudahuel Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-06-13 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-06-13 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CC-CDU, operated by Aerolineas Flecha Austral - AFA, at Santiago de Chile, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was flying at an inadequate altitude during its final approach to the runway.

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