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Fatal crash of twin-engine aircraft en route from Copiapó to Antofagasta (22)

Varillas, ChileFlight

On March 17, 1929, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration 22) operated by LAN Chile - Linea Aérea Nacional de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near Varillas, Chile in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control due to severe turbulence encountered during the en route phase of flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial flight operating between Copiapó and Antofagasta crashed into the ground after encountering severe turbulence, resulting in the deaths of both crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Copiapó to Antofagasta. During the flight, the crew encountered conditions of severe turbulence. As a direct result of these atmospheric conditions, the pilots lost control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed into the terrain.

Findings

The accident resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board. Both members of the flight crew were killed in the impact. No specific registration number or detailed aircraft model is provided in the available source material to identify the specific airframe involved.

Probable cause

Loss of control due to severe turbulence encountered during the en route phase of flight.

Related events

Same operator

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