Casa 212 Aviocar crash, Sep 2, 2011 (21 killed), Robinson...
Casa 212 Aviocar accident on September 2, 2011 near Robinson Crusoe Island, Región de Valparaíso, Chile with 21 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control on...
- Date: September 2, 2011
- Aircraft: Casa 212 Aviocar
- Location: Robinson Crusoe Island, Región de Valparaíso, Chile
- Fatalities: 21
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control on the tailwind leg at very low height, caused by very adverse airflow including wind shear, turbulence and possible downdrafts from the island's terrain and wake.
A Chilean Air Force CASA 212 carrying 21 people, including a television presenter and NGO and cultural council members, flew a low pass and tailwind approach to Robinson Crusoe Island. In strong, gusty and changing winds it entered an uncontrolled descent, rolled to about 90 degrees and hit the sea. All 21 occupants died.