This Tuesday the former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera died. In the vicinity of the Ilhue sector, in Lake Ranco, Los Ríos region, the aircraft manned by the former Chilean president fell into the water and sank 40 meters. The Minister of the Interior and the former president's office confirmed the death of the former president, who was piloting the plane that collapsed in one of the most popular areas of Chile to spend the summer.
The accident
It is known that the aircraft went down due to heavy rain and fog. Piñera was trapped in the middle of Lake Ranco in the Los Ríos region. The fuselage, where he was, was 40 meters deep and the Chilean Navy was able to recover his body. There is still little information about the circumstances under which the accident occurred and the facts remain under investigation.
The belt
According to preliminary information from Chilean media, the former president could not remove his belt and for this reason he could not get out of the helicopter.
He was piloting the helicopter
The former president was an expert pilot. He usually traveled in his aircraft, a Robinson R 66 model helicopter.
Joseph Cox
Piñera had lunch at the house of businessman José Cox. From there they were going to move to their residence in Coique Bay.
His death has been confirmed
Both the former president's office and the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, have confirmed the president's death. President Gabriel Boric has declared national mourning and a state funeral.
three survivors
Piñera and three other crew members were traveling on the helicopter, businessman Ignacio Guerrero, Magdalena Piñera (sister of the former president) and Guerrero's son, Miguel Ignacio Guerrero. The three were able to reach the shore on their own. The fourth crew member was Piñera. “A few moments ago we have had confirmation from the Carabineros that tells us that the Navy was able to reach the place where the accident occurred and recover the body of former President Piñera who has died,” said the Secretary of State.
Gabriel Boric
The president of Chile is on his way to the La Moneda palace after Piñera's accident. Boric was in Valparaíso due to the forest fires that have hit Chile these days.
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