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January 20, 2017 · Cessna 172 S · CC-AGK
Araucania, CL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Location
Araucania, CL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
CC-AGK
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA094
On January 20, 2017, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Chilean registration CC-AGK, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, while two other passengers were seriously injured. The local personal flight originated from Villarrica Airport (SCVI), Araucania, Chile, about 2104.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 January 20, 2017, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Chilean registration CC-AGK, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, while two other passengers were seriously injured. The local personal flight originated from Villarrica Airport (SCVI), Araucania, Chile, about 2104.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 Time21:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberCC-AGK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 2 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0