Incident Overview
An aircraft departed from El Belloto Airbase in Viña del Mar, Chile, with a planned flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The crew made an intermediate stop at Santiago-Los Cerrillos Airport to obtain international clearance before continuing the journey. While cruising over the Andes Mountain Range, the aircraft disappeared under unknown circumstances.
Communications and Search
The last radio contact with the aircraft was established at 1716 local time. When the airplane failed to arrive in Buenos Aires, search and rescue operations were initiated. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of the aircraft or its 16 occupants was ever found.
Investigation Status
The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been disclosed in the official source.