Former President of Chile Sebastian Pinheira died in a helicopter crash: what is known about the crash

Former President of Chile Sebastian Pinheira crashed in a helicopter/Photo from Wikipedia, collage 24 Channel

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinheira was flying a helicopter and crashed to death. In addition to him, there were three more people on board.

On Tuesday, February 6, Sebastian Pinheira died. The former president of Chile was 74 years old.

What is known about the plane crash

The crash occurred in the southern Los Rios region near the town of Lago Ranco. Sebastian Pinheira and three of his relatives were in the Robinson R66 helicopter.

According to preliminary data, the helicopter fell into the water a few minutes after takeoff. The reasons for his fall are being established.

Sebastian Pinheira was unable to unfasten his seat belt and drowned. Rescuers later found his body at a depth of about 40 meters.

All 3 passengers managed to escape. They reached the shore.

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