Accident Overview
On a flight from Quibdó-El Caraño Airport to Bogotá, a twin-engine aircraft named 'El Isleño' struck the slope of Mount San Nicolás. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 11,500 feet when it encountered poor weather conditions. The wreckage was discovered a few hours later. All 16 occupants—12 passengers and four crew members—were killed.
Flight Details
The aircraft departed Quibdó-El Caraño Airport at 1243 local time. While en route, the crew faced deteriorating weather. The accident occurred when the aircraft impacted Mount San Nicolás. No further details about the flight path or communications were provided.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain after the crew may have got disoriented while flying in poor weather conditions.