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Chilean Air Force Aircraft Crashes

Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 23:50
by Javier Tapia
Today at 14.30 a Chilean Pa-28-236 of Grupo de Aviación N°2 based at Iquique reported problems and crash landed in the ocean about 25 kilometers away from the base.

The pilot remainded dessapeard until 17.15 when a helicopter of the same Grupo N°2 spotted and rescued the pilot (and only occupant) around 6 kilometers from the shore

The causes of the accident are still being investigated.


Little news update from this corner of the world.

Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 19:17
by ronniegj
Well Javier, I have to say that the pilot was extremely fortunate to have been rescued after nearly 3 hours in the water, for which I am pleased to hear. Hope he recovers fully and quickly!

Ron