Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane operating a visual flight rules (VFR) charter flight crashed into a mountainside in Colombia, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all 10 people on board. The accident occurred when the airplane, en route to Medellín, entered adverse weather conditions and struck trees on the slope of Mount Aná-La Virgen, approximately 15 kilometers east of Urrao.
Flight Details
The flight departed Juradó Airport at 1653 local time, carrying eight passengers and two pilots. While cruising at an altitude of 10,675 feet, a speed of 176 knots, and a heading of 107 degrees, the airplane encountered deteriorating weather that necessitated a transition to instrument flight rules (IFR). Shortly thereafter, the aircraft contacted trees and crashed in a densely wooded area.
Wreckage and Fatalities
Search crews located the wreckage the following day. The impact forces destroyed the airplane, and all 10 occupants sustained fatal injuries. No further details about the aircraft type or registration were provided in the investigation report.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) after the airplane entered adverse weather conditions while cruising under visual flight rules. Contributing factors included deficiencies in the operator's effective control and monitoring of flights—adequate oversight was not evident—as well as deficiencies in dispatch procedures, specifically the insufficient provision of preflight meteorological information. Additionally, the investigation noted deficiencies in the inspection, monitoring, and oversight procedures by the Aeronautical Authority.