Accident Overview
Minutes after departing San Antonio del Táchira Airport, the flight crew experienced technical difficulties and decided to return to the airport. During the attempt, control of the aircraft was lost, and it crashed a few kilometers from the airfield. The airplane was destroyed in the impact.
Occupants and Casualties
A passenger and the copilot survived the crash, while three other occupants were killed. The deceased were identified as Maj Larry Frank (pilot), Lt Miles W. Bowen, and Harold D. Moir Jr.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an unknown mechanical failure.