Disappearance
Twenty minutes after departing from San Andrés Island, while cruising at an altitude of 9,500 feet, the captain contacted air traffic control to report the aircraft's position vertical to the PC-2 beacon, noting good weather conditions. This transmission was the last communication received from the flight. No further contact was made.
Search Efforts
Search and rescue operations were initiated but were suspended three days later when no trace of the aircraft or its 45 occupants could be found. The suspension came after an extensive search covering the presumed flight path area.
Discovery of Debris
Eight days after the disappearance, pieces of equipment from the right main landing gear were found on a beach on Moron Island, Panama. The discovery provided the first physical evidence related to the missing aircraft but did not immediately clarify the location of the main wreckage or the occupants.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident was hampered by a lack of evidence. According to official findings, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to insufficient data. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been released.