7 fatalities

Fatal Mountain Impact During Charter Flight in Aysén Region (CC-CRN)

Las Horquetas, ChileFlight

On August 9, 2024, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration CC-CRN) operated by Transportes Aéreos San Rafael was involved in an aviation accident near Las Horquetas, Chile in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside northwest of Las Horquetas, Aysén Region, killing all seven occupants during a charter flight from Coyhaique to Chile Chico.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a charter flight from Coyhaique to Chile Chico when it encountered a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying a total of seven people: one pilot and six passengers. The incident occurred halfway through the scheduled flight route. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the accident are not provided in the available source material. ## Crash Location and Discovery The aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated northwest of Las Horquetas, in the Aysén Region. The wreckage was subsequently located in the afternoon on the slope of Cerro Aislado. The source does not specify the exact time of the impact or the duration of the search operation. ## Casualties and Outcome All seven individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. The source does not provide further details regarding the identities of the victims, the specific cause of the accident, or the investigation status.