On November 29, 1992, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration CC-CSR) operated by Transportes Aéreos San Rafael was involved in an aviation accident near Chaitén, Chile during takeoff. 8 people were killed. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Corcovado shortly after departing Chaitén Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Chaitén Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight path deviated significantly, leading to an impact within the Gulf of Corcovado, located a few hundred meters from the coastline.
All eight people on board the aircraft, including the crew and passengers, were killed in the accident. There were no survivors recovered from the wreckage site.
Findings
The provided information does not specify the exact mechanical or environmental factors that led to the aircraft becoming uncontrollable during its ascent.