What happened
During a nighttime approach toward the runway 29 threshold at Ponce-Mercedita Airport, the flight crew initiated a go-around maneuver. During this transition, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The plane subsequently overrotated and impacted the ground approximately 2,200 feet beyond the runway threshold and 260 feet to the south of the centerline.
The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. Of the people on board, five fatalities were recorded, including both pilots and three passengers. Other individuals on the aircraft sustained injuries during the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the loss of control while performing the go-around. The aircraft overrotated because it was flying at an airspeed too low to maintain stable flight. While the crew's specific decision to abort the landing attempt remains undetermined, the inability to sustain flight during the maneuver led directly to the loss of control.