What happened
During an approach to Manizales-La Nubia Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. Following the failure, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed a short distance from the airfield.
Out of the total occupants on board, there were five fatalities and two survivors. The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the airport during the final stages of flight.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on approach to its destination.