Piper PA-25 accident near Meteropolitana, Cl, November 11, 2011
On November 11, 2011 at about 1:45 pm local time, a Piper PA-25, registered CCABM, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Meteropolitana. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 11, 2011 · about 1:45 pm local time
- Place
- Meteropolitana, Chile
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-25 260 · all PA-25s on the register
- Registration
- CCABM · no longer on the register · serial LA-260-20023
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 11, 2011, at 1345 UTC, a Piper PA-25-260, Chilean registration CC-ABM, registered to and operated by Sociedad De Ttrabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA as a personal flight experienced a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, in the region of Metropolitana, Chile. The airplane cleared the perimeter fence and landed 64 meters from the end of the runway sustaining substantial damaged after colliding with vegetation. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating from Melipilla Airport (SCMP) at the time of the accident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information may be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Chile Elena Blanco # 1050 Providencia, Chile 7500000 Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399 Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Government of Chile.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during takeoff defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during initial climb
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,900 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SCMP Metropolitana at 1:45 pm
- Destination: Meteropolitana
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 2 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 1,800 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 36°F (2°C)
- Observation at 2:00 pm from SCEL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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