What happened
Shortly after departing Santa Cruz de Barahona Airport, the crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions. In response, they altered their planned route and diverted toward Ciudad Trujillo, the capital city. While cruising approximately 20 kilometers north of Ciudad Trujillo in low visibility, the aircraft struck a mountain slope near Yamasá. The impact resulted in the death of all 32 people on board, which included members of the Santiago baseball team returning home.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a navigational error committed by the crew, leading to a controlled flight into terrain. Poor weather conditions, which reduced visibility, were identified as a significant contributory factor to the incident.