Aircraft accident at Punta Arenas-Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Airport

No fatalities • Punta Arenas, Chile • Landing (descent or approach)

An unidentified aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an airport in Chile during 1981, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the year 1981, an aircraft was involved in an accident while performing its landing phase at Punta Arenas-Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Airport. The event occurred under circumstances that have not been fully documented, as the specific date of the occurrence remains unrecorded.

Despite the impact of the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The aircraft was lost during the approach or touchdown sequence at the Chilean airfield.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident is currently unknown due to a lack of specific data regarding the flight's timeline and the exact nature of the malfunction or error. No further details regarding the aircraft type or the operational status of the crew were available in the historical record.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the crash remains undetermined due to insufficient documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-12-31 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Punta Arenas, Chile?

An unidentified aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an airport in Chile during 1981, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-12-31 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-12-31 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration 920, operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile, at Punta Arenas, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the crash remains undetermined due to insufficient documentation.

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