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Aircraft Collision with Mt El Ovejero During Approach to Santiago-Pudahuel Airport (CC-CDU)

Santiago de Chile, ChileLanding (descent or approach)

On June 13, 1972, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration CC-CDU) operated by Aerolineas Flecha Austral - AFA was involved in an aviation accident near Santiago de Chile, Chile during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Ovejero near Maipú while on final approach to Santiago-Pudahuel Airport runway 35, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all three crew members.

Incident Overview During final approach to runway 35 at Santiago-Pudahuel Airport, an aircraft collided with the slope of Mt El Ovejero, located near Maipú approximately 15 km south of the airport. The impact resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft. ## Casualties All three crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. ## Contributing Factors The investigation noted that the aircraft was approaching the airport at an insufficient altitude. The specific reason for this low approach was not determined in the source material. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Ovejero near Maipú while on final approach to Santiago-Pudahuel Airport runway 35, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 1972 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 13 Jun 1972 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CC-CDU, operated by Aerolineas Flecha Austral - AFA, at Santiago de Chile, Chile.

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