What happened
During a flight in marginal weather conditions, an aircraft struck a mountain slope in the northern region of the Cordillera Oriental. The accident occurred during the climb phase, only a few minutes after the plane had departed. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was attempting to reach an altitude of 2,000 feet.
The collision resulted in the deaths of all 12 occupants on board. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
- The flight was operating in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident.
- The aircraft struck terrain while climbing through a low altitude.