Cessna 172 accident near Tirua, Cl, January 8, 2017
On January 8, 2017 at about 5:41 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered CCCMP, was destroyed in an accident during landing near Tirua (Aeropuerto De Tirua airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 4 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
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
- January 8, 2017 · about 5:41 pm local time
- Place
- Tirua, Chile · Aeropuerto De Tirua · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- CCCMP · no longer on the register · serial 17274380
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 8, 2017, about 1741 coordinated universal time (1441 local time), a Cessna 172, Chilean registration CC-CMP, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during final approach to Tirua Airport (SCQK), Tirua, Chile. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Isla Mocha Airport (SCHM), Isla Mocha, Chile.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. Further information can be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil Miguel Claro 1314 Providencia, Santiago Chile Tel.: (56) 2 439-2376 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of Chile.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision during takeoff/land during landing defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Seat: unk
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SCIM Isla Mocha
- Destination: SCQK Tirua
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 36
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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