Incident
On the morning of the accident, the crew departed Tumaco-La Florida Airport at 0825 local time, with an estimated time of arrival in Cali of 0955 local time. During the flight, the aircraft encountered poor weather conditions characterized by limited visibility due to rain. The aircraft deviated from its prescribed flight plan. While at an altitude of 9,670 feet, it struck the slope of Mount Trujillo in the Buenaventura region, approximately 75 kilometers northwest of Cali Airport.
Search and Discovery
Search and rescue operations were initiated but suspended after a few days, as no trace of the aircraft or its crew was found. The wreckage was eventually discovered in a ravine on October 31, 1974.
Aftermath
All 27 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident.