Incident Overview
During a flight operation, an aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions while maintaining a cruising altitude of 7,500 feet. Under these circumstances, the aircraft collided with the terrain of Mt Alto Santa Rosa, which is situated in proximity to the Mt Irazú volcano.
Outcome and Recovery
Following the impact, search efforts located the wreckage just a few meters below the summit of the mountain. The accident resulted in fatal injuries for all individuals on board. Specifically, all four crew members were killed in the incident. No survivors were reported from this event.
Official Determination
The investigation into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was a controlled flight into terrain. This finding indicates that the aircraft remained under pilot control until it impacted the mountain slope, rather than suffering a mechanical failure or loss of control prior to the collision.