What happened
A scheduled flight departing from La Paz-El Alto Airport at 0915LT ended in an accident on the slopes of Mt Huaricollo. The single-engine aircraft was operating a commercial service bound for Sucre, carrying a total of 12 people, including two pilots and 10 passengers.
Approximately 45 minutes after takeoff, the crew notified air traffic control that the flight was experiencing icing conditions. Following this report, the aircraft began to lose altitude. The plane eventually struck the terrain on the mountain, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft. Despite the impact, all 12 occupants were successfully rescued from the site.
Findings
- The crew reported the presence of icing conditions shortly before the loss of altitude.
- The aircraft's descent led to a collision with the mountain slope.