Fatal Accident (2 onboard fatal; 2 onboard injured) – Cessna 182Q Skylane II, CC-KKM
approximately 7.5 kilometers north of the Itata River estuary, in the commune of Trehuaco, Chile, January 26, 2025
OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY REPORT: Report Not Available
OFFICIAL FINAL REPORT: Report Not Available
Aviation Safety X Report:
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 13:55 local time, a Cessna 182Q Skylane II, registration CC-KKM, operated by Club Aéreo Naval, was involved in a crash near Coelemu in the Ñuble Region of Chile. The aircraft, manufactured in 1978, was conducting a private flight from Concepción-Carriel Sur Airport (CCP/SCIE) to Viña del Mar Airport (KNA/SCVM). With four occupants onboard, the crash occurred during the en-route phase, approximately 7.5 kilometers north of the Itata River estuary, in the commune of Trehuaco.
The accident resulted in two fatalities and two survivors who sustained critical injuries. The survivors, a male and a female, were transported by rescue helicopters to the Guillermo Grant Benavente Regional Hospital in Concepción. Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft sustained total destruction upon impact. The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) promptly dispatched investigators to the site to assess the circumstances and gather evidence for the investigation.
While the specific cause of the crash remains under investigation, the event raises questions about the operational and mechanical state of the 1978 Cessna 182Q and the environmental conditions at the time of the flight. Available information suggests no immediate weather anomalies; however, further inquiry into pilot decisions, potential technical failures, and procedural adherence will provide critical insights.
This incident highlights the need for rigorous maintenance protocols and adherence to operational standards in aviation. Investigators from the DGAC aim to uncover contributing factors to prevent future occurrences, ensuring the safety of similar operations in the region.
Aircraft Operator:
https://www.clubaereonaval.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbgHvBOBY8k
Video(s):
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Accident Location:
approximately 7.5 kilometers north of the Itata River estuary, in the commune of Trehuaco, Chile
36.3083° S, 72.8683° W
ASN:
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/473518
Registration(🇨🇱 Chile):
CC-KKM
Year of Manufacture:
1977
SN/Military Registration/BUNO:
18266098
Facebook:
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X/Twitter (reports+videos):
https://x.com/DGACChile/status/1883589944872210708
ADS-B Exchange:
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FlightAware:
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flightradar24:
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AirNav.radar:
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National Report(s):
https://www.cnnchile.com/pais/dos-muertos-dos-heridos-coelemu-nuble-biobio-accidente-aereo-avioneta_20250126/
Image Reference(s):
Club Aéreo Naval
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/14692_1660755331.jpg
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