EC-IOE

On January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT-802, Spanish registration EC-IOE, registered to FAASA Group Aerodromo Sebastian Almagro Ctra, operated by FAASA Chile Servicios Aeros LTDA, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile, while maneuvering at a low altitude during a fire fighting mission. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The certificated commercial pilot was killed and the aerial observer received serious injuries. The airplane was destroyed. The flight originated from a landing strip in the vicinity of Santa Juana, Chile, at 1900.

The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Chile. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Chile. Additional information may be obtained from:

Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Chile

Elena Blanco # 1050

Providencia, Chile 7501084

Telephone: 011 56 02 410 7399

Fax: 011 56 02 410 7632