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April 6, 2009 · Piper PA-34 200T · CC-CJK

Valdivia, CL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2009
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Valdivia, CL
Aircraft
Piper PA-34 200T
Tail Number
CC-CJK
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09WA237

On April 6, 2009, at 2034 universal coordinated time (1634 local time), a Piper PA-34-200T, Chilean registration CC-CJK, was substantially damaged following a loss of control in flight and collision with terrain, while on approach to Las Marias Airport (SCVL), Valdivia, Chile. The foreign certificated pilot and one passenger were seriously injured, and a second passenger was killed. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations. According to Chilean authorities, the airplane descended rapidly and impacted terrain about 10 miles west of SCVL. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from: Direccion General de Aeronauticia Civil Miguel Claro 1314 Providencia Santiago, Chile Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399 Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Government of Chile.

Full Narrative

On April 6, 2009, at 2034 universal coordinated time (1634 local time), a Piper PA-34-200T, Chilean registration CC-CJK, was substantially damaged following a loss of control in flight and collision with terrain, while on approach to Las Marias Airport (SCVL), Valdivia, Chile. The foreign certificated pilot and one passenger were seriously injured, and a second passenger was killed. The flight was conducted under Chilean flight regulations. According to Chilean authorities, the airplane descended rapidly and impacted terrain about 10 miles west of SCVL. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from: Direccion General de Aeronauticia Civil Miguel Claro 1314 Providencia Santiago, Chile Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399 Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Government of Chile.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:34 UTC
Nearest AirportLas Marias Airport (10nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-34 200T
Tail NumberCC-CJK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Serious

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data