What happened
During a night departure from San José-La Sabana Airport, an aircraft entered its initial climb phase before colliding with overhead power cables. The impact caused the plane to crash into a forested region situated approximately 180 meters beyond the runway threshold.
The accident resulted in four fatalities among the passengers and crew initially, with a fifth person later succumbing to their wounds several hours after the event. Among the occupants, the pilot and one other individual sustained serious injuries. The captain eventually passed away from complications related to these injuries on 29 September 1970.
Findings
- The aircraft struck power cables during the early stages of flight.
- The crash occurred in a wooded area near the end of the runway.