What happened
On a positioning flight departing from Puerto Montt at 09:00 local time, the pilot intended to travel to Port Raúl Marín Balmaceda to collect five passengers. As the aircraft approached the destination, the pilot performed a low-altitude pass to assess the wind conditions and the suitability of the landing surface.
Following this maneuver, the aircraft descended to the ground and struck the surface on its belly. The impact caused the plane to slide across the terrain for several dozen meters before coming to a stop in a field of grass. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, the pilot remained uninjured during the incident.
Findings
- The pilot executed a loss pass to evaluate landing conditions and wind components prior to the final approach.