Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 6 August 2000
Aircraft Type: CASA C-212-AB10 Aviocar 300
Owner/operator: Ejrcito de Chile
Registration Number: 230
Location: Michimahuida Volcano –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 14 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: WingsWings
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while diverting to Puerto Montt due to ice formation on the wings. The wreckage was discovered on August 21st.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash while diverting to Puerto Montt due to ice formation on the wings. The wreckage was discovered on August 21st.
Description
Crashed into a volcano after the pilot reported he was diverting to Puerto Montt because of ice formation on the wings. The wreckage was found August 21.
Primary Cause
Ice formation on the wings of the aircraft.Ice formation on the wings of the aircraft.Share on:
