Dornier 228 accident near Valparaiso, Cl, September 9, 2013
On September 9, 2013 at about 9:40 am local time, a 1986 Dornier 228, registered CCCNW, was destroyed in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Valparaiso (Vina Del Mar airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
On September 9, 2013, about 0940 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Dornier 228-202K CC-CNW impacted terrain while on approach for landing at Viña del Mar Airfield/NAS Base Aeronaval Viña del Mar in Chile. The airplane was destroyed, and the commercial pilot and copilot were fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed. It was not determined where the flight originated from. The aircraft collided with power lines while attempting to land in fog. The Instrument Landing System was reported to be inoperable at the time of the accident. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Alonso Lefno Director of Accident Prevention Analysis Office Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Elena Blanco #1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 (56) 2439 2386 alefno@dgac.gob.cl Investigation Division SHIS-QI 05-VI Comar, Brasilia-DF, Brazil, 71.615-600 (55-61) 3364-8838, dac.saai@cenipa.aer.mil.br This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Chile.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 9, 2013 · about 9:40 am local time
- Place
- Valparaiso, Chile · Vina Del Mar · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Dornier 228, built 1986
- Registration
- CCCNW · no longer on the register · serial 8063
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 9, 2013, about 0940 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Dornier 228-202K, CC-CNW impacted terrain while on approach for landing at Viña del Mar Airfield/NAS Base Aeronaval Viña del Mar in Chile. The airplane was destroyed, and the commercial pilot and copilot were fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed. It was not determined where the flight originated from. The aircraft collided with power lines while attempting to land in fog. The Instrument Landing System was reported to be inoperable at the time of the accident. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Any further information can be obtained from: Director of Accident PreventionAnalysis Office Directorate General of Civil AeronauticsElena Blanco #1050, Providencia, Santiago de Chile 7541084 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Chile.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during approach (IFR final approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Cucumen
- Destination: Valparaiso
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
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