What happened
While operating in transit, the flight crew identified mechanical difficulties with the aircraft. In response to these technical complications, the decision was made to perform an emergency descent and landing.
During the attempt to reach a safe location, the aircraft impacted the ground in a field situated approximately 40 km east of Santiago-Los Cerrillos Airport. The impact resulted in a crash landing.
As a result of the accident, there was one fatality among the passengers. Additionally, 16 other occupants sustained various injuries, with several individuals reported to be in serious condition.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the emergency procedure was the occurrence of technical problems encountered during the flight phase.