He was reportedly piloting the aircraft himself.
Former Chilean President Sebastian Piñera died in the crash of a private helicopter. This is reported by the publication La Nacion.
It is specified that the helicopter fell into the lake Ranco in the province of Los Rios a few minutes after take-off. According to some reports, Piñera himself was at the helm.
It is also reported that the former president was on board with members of his family. After the crash, three passengers managed to escape, while another was reported missing.