Aircraft excursion at Valparaiso Airport

No fatalities • Valparaíso, Chile • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine cargo flight ended in a runway excursion at Valparaiso Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no fatalities.

What happened

A cargo flight operating between Robinson Crusoe Island and Valparaiso concluded with an accident during the landing phase. The twin engine aircraft was transporting a shipment of 1,000 lbs of lobsters, accompanied by one pilot and one passenger.

Upon completing the landing at Valparaiso Airport under favorable weather conditions, the aircraft lost directional control. The plane veered off the runway and traveled across a nearby road before coming to a stop in a wooded area adjacent to the highway. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, both the pilot and the passenger managed to exit the wreckage with only minor injuries.

Findings

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight in good visibility and weather. The aircraft exited the paved surface and entered a forested area after crossing a roadway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-04-15 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Valparaíso, Chile?

A twin-engine cargo flight ended in a runway excursion at Valparaiso Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-04-15 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-04-15 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration CC-CZC, operated by Línea de Aeroservicios - LASSA, at Valparaíso, Chile.

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