What happened
During an approach to San Borja Airport, an aircraft struck a hill situated approximately 25 km south of the airfield. The incident occurred while the flight was in the descent phase of operation. The impact took place in the vicinity of the Maniqui River.
As the crew attempted to descend toward the airport, they encountered adverse meteorological conditions. This weather significantly reduced visibility and contributed to the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Findings
The investigation into the crash revealed that the flight crew was unaware that the aircraft's altitude had become insufficient for safe terrain clearance. The combination of poor weather conditions and a failure to maintain adequate altitude relative to the rising terrain led to the collision with the hillside.