No fatalities

Dual Engine Failure Leads to Crash at La Serena-La Florida Airport (CC-CRV)

La Serena, ChileLanding (descent or approach)

On February 23, 1999, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration CC-CRV) operated by Aero Lloyd (Chile) was involved in an aviation accident near La Serena, Chile during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered CC-CRV
Aircraft registered CC-CRV. Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at La Serena-La Florida Airport after both engines failed on final approach. All four occupants were injured, and the charter flight was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Flight Context An aircraft operating a charter flight for the El Indio Mining Company experienced a critical failure during its final approach to La Serena-La Florida Airport. The incident resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and injuries to all four people on board. The flight was in the process of landing when the emergency situation occurred, leading to a crash short of the runway. ## Emergency Response and Outcome The pilot attempted an emergency landing after both engines failed simultaneously. Despite the pilot's efforts, the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground before reaching the runway. All four occupants sustained injuries in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident, with no further details provided regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or exact date of the event.

Probable cause

Double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 1999 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near La Serena, Chile?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at La Serena-La Florida Airport after both engines failed on final approach. All four occupants were injured, and the charter flight was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 1999 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 1999 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration CC-CRV, operated by Aero Lloyd (Chile), at La Serena, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion.