| Date: | Monday 15 January 2024 |
| Time: | c. 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Thrush S-2R-T660 Thrush 710P |
| Owner/operator: | PLYSA, opf Air Andes |
| Registration: | EC-NPL |
| MSN: | T660-152 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2021 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Panguilemo Airport (SCTL) -  Chile |
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Thrush S-2R-T660 Thrush 710P firefighting airplane struck a utility pole, lost control, and crashed onto Ruta 5 near Panguilemo, Chile.
The aircraft subsequently struck a car and burst into flames. The pilot died and several persons were injured on the ground.
A video of the accident shows the aircraft performing a low altitude water drop parallel to the road and the runway of Panguilemo Airport (SCTL).
Sources:
https://www.24horas.cl/regiones/zona-centro/maule/video-avioneta-se-estrella-en-medio-de-caletera-ruta-5-sur-en-talca
Ex N5119A
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/97577_1630518443.jpg (photo)
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