What happened
During a flight through severe weather, the crew attempted to divert to Útila Airport after losing situational awareness. During the approach phase, the aircraft suffered a total loss of power when both engines ceased functioning. This failure was attributed to the exhaustion of available fuel. Following the loss of propulsion, the aircraft entered a stall and impacted a heavily forested region. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
- The primary cause of the engine failure was fuel exhaustion.
- The crash resulted in one fatality and two injuries among the occupants.
- Upon inspection of the wreckage, authorities discovered 1,500 kilograms of cocaine inside the cabin.