Introduction
On a moonlit night, a twin-engine airplane crashed near the end of an unlighted and isolated road. The aircraft was completing a contraband flight from Colombia. It struck trees, crashed, and burst into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Accident Narrative
The accident occurred during the final approach phase. The airplane collided with trees, causing it to crash and erupt in fire. The location was at the end of a remote road with no lighting. The flight originated from Colombia and was engaged in contraband transportation. The pilot misjudged altitude and clearance, leading to the collision.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a collision with trees on final approach after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot-in-command exercising poor judgment, pilot fatigue, the presence of approximately 1,000 pounds of marijuana and pills on board, and the crew having flown 14 hours prior to the accident.
Conclusion
Both occupants sustained fatal injuries. The investigation highlighted the pilot's misjudgment and fatigue as key contributing elements.