Accident Overview
On an unspecified date, an airplane departed from San Salvador-Ilopango Airport. During the initial climb phase, one of its four engines failed and caught fire. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient altitude and subsequently struck the slope of a mountain located approximately 3 kilometers from the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate.
Occupants and Fatalities
The airplane was carrying 37 occupants at the time of the accident. All 37 were killed in the crash.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be an engine failure and fire during the initial climb for unknown reasons. No further details regarding the specific cause of the engine failure were provided.