What happened
On the morning of the accident, a single-engine aircraft departed from Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport at 08:10. Operating as flight 104, the plane was en route to its destination of Urrao.
Approximately ten minutes into the flight, while the aircraft was in its climbing phase, it collided with the terrain. The impact occurred on the slope of Mt Morro del Silencio, situated in San Antonio de Prado, roughly 7 km southwest of the departure airfield.
The collision resulted in seven fatalities, including the pilot and six passengers. Additionally, two passengers sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope during the climb phase.