6 Dead After Medical Plane Crash in Chile

A tragic medical aircraft crash near Santiago, Chile, has resulted in the deaths of all six individuals on board, according to local authorities. 

The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off on Thursday, prompting a swift search and rescue operation.

Chilean Air Force personnel located the wreckage of the aircraft during an aerial search using a helicopter. The plane was confirmed to have gone down just minutes after departure from a nearby airfield outside the capital.

Local government officials in the Santiago Metropolitan Region have confirmed that no survivors were found at the crash site. The victims included medical staff and crew members, though specific identities have not yet been publicly released.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports indicate that the plane lost contact with air traffic control soon after take-off. Emergency teams responded quickly, but the remote and rugged terrain made access to the site challenging.

The crash has sparked mourning across the Chilean healthcare and aviation communities. Medical flights play a vital role in delivering emergency care and transporting patients across the country, especially in remote regions.

A full investigation is now underway to determine the technical and environmental factors that may have contributed to the fatal accident.