NewsWorld newsPlane crashA Chilean Air Force plane suffered engine failure and crashed in the Coquimbo region, with a major search launched to find the two pilots17:21, 03 Jun 2026Updated 17:25, 03 Jun 2026A search was launched for two pilots after a Chilean Air Force plane suffered engine failure and crashed.‌The Pillán T-35 aircraft went down this morning in the Coquimbo region.‌Local media says the the plane took off from El Bosque Air Base in Santiago, and was travelling north towards Antofagasta when it got into difficulty.Article continues belowIt suffered a problem with the engine around 20 miles from La Serena and crashed before bursting into flames. Miraculously, the two pilots survived.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌PlanesPlane crashBreaking NewsChile