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November 23, 2016 · Ayres S2R T11 · N5532G
Valparaiso, CL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Valparaiso, CL
Aircraft
Ayres S2R T11
Tail Number
N5532G
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA055
On November 23, 2016, about 1410 universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2-R, United States registration N5532G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, (SCEL) Pudahuel, Chile and was destined for Rosario-Islas Malvinas International Airport, (SAAR), Sante Fe, Argentina..This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Director of Accident Prevention Analysis Office Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Elena Blanco # 1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Chile.
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On November 23, 2016, about 1410 universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2-R, United States registration N5532G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, (SCEL) Pudahuel, Chile and was destined for Rosario-Islas Malvinas International Airport, (SAAR), Sante Fe, Argentina..This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Director of Accident Prevention Analysis Office Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Elena Blanco # 1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the government of Chile.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R T11
Tail NumberN5532G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsTurboprop
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0