What happened
During an approach to Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport, the flight crew encountered weather conditions that were considered marginal. These environmental factors necessitated an initial aborted landing procedure, known as a go-around.
While attempting a second approach to the airfield, the aircraft type (not specified in source) descended below the required altitude. The plane struck a maize field located a short distance before reaching the threshold of runway 18.
Despite the impact, all 15 occupants were successfully pulled from the wreckage and rescued. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The crew was operating in marginal weather conditions during the approach.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was that the aircraft was flying too low during the second landing attempt.