Aircraft impact on Mount Nevado del Tolima

4 fatalities • Mt Nevado del Tolima, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through challenging meteorological conditions, a twin engine aircraft collided with the terrain of Mt Nevado del Tolima. The accident occurred while the plane was maintaining an altitude of 18,000 feet during the cruise phase of the flight.

The impact with the mountain slope resulted in a total of four fatalities, as there were no survivors among the occupants on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The collision occurred during the cruise phase of flight while the aircraft was at 18,000 feet.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-01-26 Cessna 402 accident near Mt Nevado del Tolima, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in poor weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-01-26 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-01-26 involved a Cessna 402, registration HK-2329P, operated by Private Colombian, at Mt Nevado del Tolima, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through marginal weather conditions.

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