What happened
During a flight operating between Cuzco and Manu, an aircraft was performing a cruise at 15,000 feet when the flight crew received clearance to begin their descent. While descending, the plane collided with the side of a mountain located a short distance from the intended destination. The impact occurred in a mountainous region, several dozen kilometers away from the arrival airport.
There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the collision. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the descent phase of flight.
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope while transitioning from its cruising altitude.