Flight and Occupants
The aircraft departed Puerto Montt-El Tepual Airport for a local training flight. The crew consisted of two pilots and a flight engineer. Additionally, three passengers—members of the flight engineer's family—were on board.
Accident Circumstances
While on approach, the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions with limited visibility. The pilot failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. During the final approach, the aircraft struck tree tops and subsequently crashed in a wooded area.
Aftermath
A crew member survived the accident, while the other five occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.