Accident Details
The aircraft departed from Panama City–Tocumen International Airport bound for a remote airstrip located in Darién Province near the border with Colombia. On board were two pilots and 14 passengers, comprising both civilians and military personnel. While flying over Darién Province, weather conditions deteriorated. The aircraft later struck the slope of a mountain.
Search and Recovery
After the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination, search and rescue operations were initiated. The wreckage was located approximately two weeks after the accident.
Victims
All 16 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash.