Cessna 172 accident near La Linea, Outside the U.S., March 29, 2024
On March 29, 2024 at about 5:30 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered CCPFV, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near La Linea, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 29, 2024 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- La Linea, Chile · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- CCPFV · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Controlled flight into terrain or object (CFIT) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Temperature: 66°F (19°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
- Observation at 3:00 pm from SCVD, 30 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SCVD 291800Z 20009KT CAVOK 19/07 Q1021
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | |||
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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