Accident Summary
A local training flight at Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport (Andrés Sabella Gálvez Intl Airport) ended in a crash shortly after takeoff. According to the report, the pilot-in-command initiated a sharp turn to the right at liftoff, causing the left wing tip to strike the ground. The aircraft then went out of control and crashed by the runway. All three occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Flight History
The flight was a training mission. When air traffic control requested the crew to expedite the takeoff, the pilot-in-command executed a sharp turn at low height. The pilot was reportedly not aware of the aircraft's wingspan, which led to the wing striking the ground.
Pilot Background
The pilot-in-command was a Mirage fighter jet captain. No further details about the crew or aircraft were provided.