Some insight for you, people.
-The plane had not enough fuel to return and was heavily loaded.
-Aerodynamically, it wasnt good for crosswinds. It has a square fuselage and a high wing.
- Around 500 CASA 212 built, around 100 accidents. 20% ended in accident.
-Its a bad plane for ditchign, due to fixed gear. (As main gear contacts water, the plane will pitch down violently and the forward part will crash on the sea)
-That strip was the only one in the area.
-Chilean regulations for civil flights demand a viable alternate when flying to that AD, however this does not apply to military flights. As a matter of fact the chilean AF asks you to sign a waver of responsibility if ur a civillian flying with them.
- It was the pilots 2nd or 3d trip to that island
-There is no ATC nor AFIS or met reports. As a matter of fact the only witness was the major of the island waiting for them.
-Another plane had already landed that day a few hours before. Civillian op.
- It is said no fuel was found floating over the water (less density) some suggest starvation.
-Airplane pieces found yet are of small dimensions, suggesting a violent impact. No engines found yet, only landing gear piece.
Thats all I know for now. Ill keep you informed.