What happened
On the morning of the incident, an aircraft departed from Ocaña with a scheduled arrival time in Cúcuta set for 09:55 local time. The flight was intended to arrive approximately 32 minutes after takeoff. This particular operation represented the inaugural flight for this specific service.
As the aircraft approached its destination, roughly eight minutes prior to its expected arrival, it impacted a mountain slope in the vicinity of Sardinata. The impact occurred during the approach phase of the flight.
Outcomes
The accident resulted in significant casualties among those on board. The crash caused the deaths of four crew members. Additionally, three passengers sustained injuries during the event.