What happened
During a scheduled flight operating from San Andrés Island toward Cartagena, the crew encountered severe weather conditions. While navigating through these adverse meteorological circumstances, the aircraft drifted from its intended flight path.
As the flight continued, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain situated within the San Blas Province of Panama. The impact occurred during the flight phase while the aircraft was in transit between its departure and arrival points. There were no survivors of the impact; all 46 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident.
Findings
- The crew experienced significant difficulty maintaining their course due to poor weather conditions.
- The loss of situational awareness regarding the flight route contributed to the collision with terrain.