What happened
During the final approach phase at La Serena-La Florida Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. In an effort to manage the loss of power, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft entered a stall before reaching the runway, resulting in a crash short of the landing strip.
The flight was being operated as a charter service for the El Indio Mining Company. The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were four injuries reported among the occupants, with no fatalities occurring during the event.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the crash was the simultaneous failure of both engines during the approach to the airport.