On September 20, 1988, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration CC-CBO) operated by Exportadora Unifrutti Traders was involved in an aviation accident near Santiago de Chile, Chile in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near Santiago, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area located in the vicinity of Santiago. The aircraft was being operated by a solo pilot at the time of the incident. During the flight, the plane went down in the rugged terrain, and the impact resulted in the death of the pilot, who was the only person on board.
Findings
The specific details surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. Local authorities have not yet released a definitive report regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the precise flight phase at the moment of impact.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Sept 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Santiago de Chile, Chile?
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near Santiago, resulting in the death of the pilot.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 1988 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Sept 1988 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration CC-CBO, operated by Exportadora Unifrutti Traders, at Santiago de Chile, Chile.
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