What happened
A special flight operating between Managua and Panama City crashed while approaching San José, Costa Rica. The aircraft was transporting three crew members and three civilian passengers at the time of the accident.
During the approach phase, the area experienced severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity. Due to these deteriorating conditions and significantly reduced visibility, the aircraft type struck the side of the Turrialba volcano, which sits at an elevation of 3,340 meters. The impact caused the plane to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain.
There were six fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the crash.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was controlled flight into terrain occurring amidst adverse meteorological conditions.