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Twin-Engine Aircraft Missing During Training Mission Off Antofagasta (838)

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On May 10, 1962, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 838) operated by Chilean Air Force - Fuerza Aérea de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near Antofagasta, Chile in flight. 3 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

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared into the Pacific Ocean during a local training mission from Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport. Search and rescue efforts found no trace of the aircraft or its three-person crew.

Incident Overview and Search Efforts A twin-engine aircraft departed Antofagasta-Cerro Moreno Airport for a local training mission. During the flight, the aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean under unknown circumstances. Subsequent search and rescue operations were conducted, but no trace of the aircraft or the crew was found. ## Crew Information The aircraft was operated by a three-person crew, consisting of Lieutenant M. Sepúlveda, First Lieutenant G. Figueroa, and First Lieutenant P. Figueroa. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or exact cause of the accident were provided in the available source material.

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