No fatalities

Aircraft Stall and Runway Strike After Liftoff (CC-CBR)

Iquique-General Diego Aracena, ChileTakeoff (climb)

On April 20, 1979, a Fairchild F27 (registration CC-CBR) operated by Aeronor-Chile - Transportes Aero Norte-Sur was involved in an aviation accident near Iquique-General Diego Aracena, Chile during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that one of the engine failed shortly after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 stalled shortly after liftoff from runway 01, striking the runway surface and skidding 750 meters. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events Following liftoff from runway 01, the crew initiated the landing gear retraction procedure. During this phase, the aircraft entered a stall and made contact with the runway surface. The aircraft then skidded for approximately 750 meters before coming to a complete stop. ## Casualties and Damage Assessment All five individuals on board the aircraft successfully evacuated and sustained no injuries. The aircraft sustained extensive damage, resulting in a determination that it was beyond repair. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the probable cause of the incident was believed to be the failure of one of the engines shortly after the aircraft rotated.