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| Date: | Wednesday 23 November 2016 |
| Time: | c. 12:00 |
| Type: |  Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush |
| Owner/operator: | Thrush Aircraft |
| Registration: | N5532G |
| MSN: | T34-447 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2016 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Los Libertadores -
 Chile
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | SCEL |
| SAAR | |
| Investigating agency: | DGAC Chile |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
An Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush aircraft was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Los Libertadores in Chile. The pilot died in the accident.
The aircraft was being ferried to Argentina.
Cause:
Loss of control when the pilot performed a steep turn at low altitude, exceeding the aerodynamic capabilities of the aircraft.
Contributing factors:
- Continuing VFR flight in IMC.
- Late decision by the pilot to turn back when encountering limited visibility conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/policial/accidentes-aereos/avioneta-cayo-en-cercanias-de-paso-los-libertadores/2016-11-23/124827.html
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N5532G/history/20161118/1310Z/KSPG/MSSS
Media:
fotografia de avioneta caida en paso libertadores...kmpro.cl exclusvo pic.twitter.com/Peh7Bl9yAo
— Alejandro Cortés P. (@kmalejandro) 23 november 2016
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Nov-2016 17:43 | harro | Added |
| 24-Nov-2016 07:28 | Anon. | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code, ] |
| 23-Mar-2018 12:59 | harro | Updated [Phase, Narrative, ] |
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