2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Antofagasta (833)

Antofagasta, ChileFlight

On November 28, 1961, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 833) operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near Antofagasta, Chile in flight. 2 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 unspecified conditions in Antofagasta, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.

What happened

A flight involving a small aircraft ended in a fatal crash in the vicinity of Antofagasta. The incident involved an aircraft operating with a crew consisting of two fatalities, specifically the pilot and a mechanic.

At this time, the specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undetermined. There is no information available regarding the flight phase or the exact location within the Antofagasta region where the wreckage was located. The crash occurred under unknown circumstances, leaving the operational details of the flight unconfirmed.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident has not been established. Current reports indicate that the aircraft went down in an area near Antofagasta, but investigators have yet to release a definitive conclusion regarding the mechanical or environmental factors involved in the crash.