What happened
During the final approach phase at La Serena-La Florida Airport, an aircraft serving as a charter for the El Indio Mining Company experienced a total loss of power. Both engines ceased functioning at the same time while the flight was descending toward the runway.
In an attempt to manage the emergency, the pilot tried to perform an unplanned landing. However, the loss of thrust led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to strike the ground before reaching the airfield. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were four injuries reported among the occupants, with no fatalities recorded during the incident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel exhaustion, which left the engines without the necessary supply to maintain operation during the approach.