Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 9 July 1992
Aircraft Type: Cessna 650 Citation III
Owner/operator: Ejrcito de Chile
Registration Number: E-302
Location: near Concepci¢n-Carriel Sur Airport (CCP) –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The Citation III jetThe Citation III jet
Category: Accident
A Citation III jet operated by the Chilean Army impacted a hillside at 1300 feet while on approach to runway 20 at Concepci¢n Airport, Chile. Adverse weather conditions, including low clouds and strong winds, contributed to the incident.A Citation III jet operated by the Chilean Army impacted a hillside at 1300 feet while on approach to runway 20 at Concepci¢n Airport, Chile. Adverse weather conditions, including low clouds and strong winds, contributed to the incident.
Description
The Citation III jet, operated by the Chilean Army, impacted a hillside at 1300 feet while on approach to runway 20 at Concepci¢n Airport, Chile. Weather was poor with low clouds and strong winds.
Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions ? low clouds and strong winds ? created a hazardous environment for the aircraft.Poor weather conditions ? low clouds and strong winds ? created a hazardous environment for the aircraft.Share on:
