What happened
A private flight operating a twin engine airplane departed from Runway 01 at Panama City-Marcos A. Gelabert Airport, bound for David-Enrique Malek Airport. The aircraft was occupied by the pilot and one passenger at the time of the accident.
During the initial climb phase, the aircraft struggled to maintain altitude. This difficulty led to an uncontrolled descent into a region characterized by hills and dense vegetation. The plane impacted the ground approximately 1,100 short of runway 19. Following the impact, a significant fire broke out, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. The passenger on board was killed in the crash, while the pilot sustained serious injuries.