What happened
During the climb phase following departure from Contadora Island Airport, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds. The impact resulted in several birds striking the right engine, which subsequently experienced a failure. Following the engine malfunction, the aircraft suffered a loss of airspeed and entered a right-hand roll.
The aircraft eventually impacted the ocean surface at a distance of roughly 1,500 meters from the shore. Out of the total occupants on board, 20 fatalities were recorded. Emergency responders were able to successfully rescue two passengers from the wreckage.