The helicopter accident occurred in Lake Ranco, which the former president was flying over with three other people who survived the accident.
HAVANA TIMES – Former Chilean President Sebastian Piñera died this Tuesday in a helicopter accident in Lago Ranco, southern Chile, in which three other people were injured. The Chilean Navy confirmed that one person died and three were injured when a civilian helicopter crashed in Lago Ranco. Minutes later, it was confirmed that the deceased was the former Chilean president, who was piloting the helicopter.
The former president’s office later confirmed: “With deep sorrow, we announce the death of the former President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera Echenique. During the afternoon of Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the former president suffered an air accident in the Los Ríos Region.”
“We will inform about his funeral arrangements in due time. We appreciate the massive outpouring of affection and concern we have received during these bitter hours,” added the statement from his office.
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