Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 July 2008
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area de Chile
Registration Number: 947
Location: ca 15 km N of Cocham¢ –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Twin Otter aircraftTwin Otter aircraft
Category: Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash on a hillside during a low-level training flight near Cocham¢. The aircraft contacted high tension wires, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.A Twin Otter aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash on a hillside during a low-level training flight near Cocham¢. The aircraft contacted high tension wires, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
The Twin Otter was engaged in a low-level training flight in the area of Cocham¢. The airplane contacted high tension wires and crashed on a hill.
Primary Cause
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