4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash during bombing exercise

San Felipe, ChileFlight

On December 5, 1969, a Douglas A-26 Invader operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near San Felipe, Chile in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined conditions while performing a bombing practice mission, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

During the execution of a scheduled bombing practice exercise, an unidentified aircraft went down. The incident occurred while the flight was actively engaged in its training maneuvers. There are currently no confirmed details regarding the specific location or the exact timing of the event.

All four crew members on board were killed in the crash. The circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remain unverified at this time.

Findings

The precise reasons for the accident have not been established, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the specific mechanical or operational failures that led to the impact are still pending.