- | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
Date: | September 02, 2011 |
Time: | 1748 |
Location: | Juan Fernandez Island, Chile |
Operator: | Chilean Air Force |
Flight #: | ? |
Route: | Santiago - Juan Fernandez Island |
AC Type: | CASA C-212 Aviocar 300DF |
Registration: | 966 |
cn / ln: | 443 |
Aboard: | 21 (passengers:17 crew:4) |
Fatalities: | 21 (passengers:17 crew:4) |
Ground: | 0 |
Summary: | The aircraft attempted to land at the airport on two occasions, but strong winds prevented it from landing.The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea 1 kilometre (1,100 yd) off the island on its third approach. One of those killed was Felipe Camiroaga, the most important TV entertainer in Chile. |
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