Incident
The flight from Corrientes-Camba Punta was delayed due to poor weather conditions. Taking off in the evening, the crew encountered very bad weather, including cumulonimbus clouds and turbulence, during the climb. The aircraft banked left to 90 degrees, then nosed down to 45 degrees, and plunged at a speed of 400 km/h into a palm area near Loma Alta, approximately 35 km southwest of Corrientes.
Wreckage and Occupants
The wreckage was discovered the following morning. The aircraft disintegrated upon impact. All 37 occupants on board were killed.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain when encountering a zone with adverse meteorological conditions and severe turbulence.