Though the Cessna Caravan disappeared and the pilot, Nelson Bahamondes, died a couple of days after the crash (Monday), nine passengers survived the freezing forests of Chile. They survived very cold weather, wind storms and exposure to the elements. One of the passengers had milk and salmon. Searchers knew where to look because of the the plane's electronic locator transmitter. The crash site was near the erupting Chaiten volcano.
The pilot is credited with saving his passengers, even though he died before the rescue. Not only did he manage to maneuver his landing so that everyone survived (but him), he also gave advice regarding using the plane's gas to keep warm, etc. His body was recovered by Air force commandos.
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