On August 7, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CC-CBW) operated by Aerolineas Cordillera (Aerocor) was involved in an aviation accident near Coyhaique, Chile. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions in the vicinity of Coyhaique Airport, resulting in no loss of life.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding Coyhaique Airport. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined at this time. During the incident, the aircraft was involved in a crash near the airfield.
Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. No information has been released concerning the flight phase or the specific nature of the emergency that preceded the accident.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are currently classified as unknown. There is no available data regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the event.
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