1972 Andes flight disaster, Air crash site in the Andes
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was a chartered flight that crashed on a glacier in the remote Andes on October 13, 1972.
Among the 45 people on board, only 16 survived in harsh conditions for 72 days.
The survival story has been documented in books and films including 'Alive' from 1993.
Today, the site can be visited with a local guide.
Survivors had to resort to cannibalism to survive, leading to a global discussion about ethics and survival.
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-34.76500,-70.28639
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August 31, 2026 11:52
