What happened
On the date of the accident, an aircraft departed from Apiay Air Force Base, bound for Pereira. The flight was operating as a supply mission intended to deliver provisions to ground troops engaged in combat with FARC forces following attacks on communication relays. During the flight, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 11,200 feet.
While navigating through adverse weather conditions, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Montezuma. The collision occurred approximately 5 km northwest of Pueblo Rico. The impact resulted in seven fatalities, with no survivors among the crew members on board.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the impact.
- The flight path intersected with the terrain of Mt Montezuma during the cruise phase.