Temuco – Villarrica
Flight / Schedule
Temuco – Villarrica
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-310 NavajoRegistration
CC-PEC
MSN
31-7812120
Year of Manufacture
1978
Operator
Victor Manuel Villagra CuevasDate
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
South America • Chile
Coordinates
-31.7613°, -71.3188°
Narrative Report
On January 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM, Temuco – Villarrica experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, operated by Victor Manuel Villagra Cuevas, with the event recorded near South America, Chile.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration CC-PEC, MSN 31-7812120, year of manufacture 1978.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -31.7613°, -71.3188°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Temuco – Villarrica
Operator
Victor Manuel Villagra CuevasFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
South America • Chile
Aircraft Details
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