Piper PA31T accident near La Palma, Cl, May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025 at about 11:20 pm local time, a Piper PA31T, registered CCCCC, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near La Palma. It was an other work-use flight under non-U.S. commercial rules. 6 people were killed.
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
- May 7, 2025 · about 11:20 pm local time
- Place
- La Palma, Chile · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA31T · all PA31Ts on the register
- Registration
- CCCCC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
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 (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 2 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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