What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation traveling from Barranquilla toward Pereira, the flight crew encountered a mechanical emergency involving the failure of the aircraft's left engine. After notifying air traffic control of the situation, the pilots received authorization to divert to Barrancabermeja-Yariguíes Airport for an unplanned landing.
While performing the final approach and executing a turn toward the operating engine, the aircraft type experienced a loss of control. The plane entered an aerodynamic stall and descended into a field situated approximately 3 km from the threshold of runway 03. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and the deaths of both pilots.
Findings
Investigations determined that the primary mechanical issue was a hydraulic leak, which led to the failure of the left engine. During the emergency maneuver, the crew attempted a sharp turn toward the side of the failed engine at a low altitude. Because the aircraft was carrying a heavy load and lacked sufficient airspeed during this maneuver, it succumbed to an aerodynamic stall.