Disappearance of twin-engine aircraft off Antofagasta coast

3 fatalities • Antofagasta, Chile • Flight

A twin-engine training aircraft disappeared over the Pacific Ocean following a departure from Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport.

What happened

A training flight departed from Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport with the intention of conducting a local mission. During the flight, the twin engine airplane went down in the Pacific Ocean under circumstances that remain undetermined. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the wreckage and the occupants. Despite these efforts, no debris from the aircraft or any trace of the crew was recovered.

Findings

At this time, investigators have not established a definitive cause for the accident. The specific details regarding the flight phase at which the impact occurred or the exact location of the crash remain unknown. There were 3 fatalities reported as the entire crew is unaccounted for following the unsuccessful search operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-05-10 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Antofagasta, Chile?

A twin-engine training aircraft disappeared over the Pacific Ocean following a departure from Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-05-10 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-05-10 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 838, operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile, at Antofagasta, Chile.

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