Solidarity for Juan Fernández Plane Crash Victims - Chile

Solidarity for Juan Fernndez Plane Crash Victims Chile

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A man putting the Chilean flag on the fence of the National Television station (TVN).

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Chileans lit candles for the victims of the crash outside the National Television station (TVN).

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Chileans lit candles for the victims of the crash outside the National Television station (TVN).

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A woman praying for the victims of the accident outside the National Television station (TVN).

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Chileans lit candles for the victims of the crash outside the National Television station (TVN).

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Candles and images of the TV star Felipe Camiroaga, one of the accident victims.

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Photos of the TV star Felipe Camiroaga "one of the accident victims" are sold on the street outside of the National Television station (TVN).

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Photo of the TV star Felipe Camiroaga "one of the accident victims" outside of the National Television station (TVN).

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Chileans lit candles and prayed for the victims of the accident.

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A women putting the Chilean flag on the fence of the National Television station (TVN).

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A women holding the photo of the TV star Felipe Camiroaga.

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Chileans lit candles and prayed for the victims of the accident outside the National Television station (TVN).

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A woman praying for the victims of the accident outside the National Television station (TVN).

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A woman with a picture of her and TV star Felipe Camiroaga, one of the accident victims.

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More then 1,000 people gathered outside the building of the National Television of Chile (TVN) to show their solidarity following a plane crash which killed 21 people including members of a TVN television crew. Santiago. 4th September 2011

The tragic accident took place at 5:48 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, when the Chilean Air Force plane lost radio contact as it was attempted to land on Juan Fernández Island.

Among the 21 persons aboard were members of a TV crew for the Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) “Buenos Días a Todos” morning show, including star presenter Felipe Camiroaga.

Staff from earthquake reconstruction organization Desafio Levantemos Chile and Chile’s Council for Culture were also on the plane, as well as its five-person crew and Chilean Air Force personnel.