What happened
During an approach to the Tame-Gustavo Vargas Santos Airport, an aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). While performing a descent toward the airfield, the aircraft collided with a mountain located a short distance from the airport.
The impact resulted in six fatalities among the passengers on board. Additionally, 16 other occupants sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicate that the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude during the descent. The primary factor contributing to the collision was that the crew failed to recognize the aircraft had descended below a safe altitude while flying in low-visibility conditions.