Accident Overview
On a charter flight from Veracruz, Mexico, to Managua, Nicaragua, with an intermediate stop in San Salvador, El Salvador, the aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Fonseca approximately 300 meters off Punta de Amapala. The flight was transporting 18 Mexican actors, and all 21 occupants on board were killed.
Flight Details
The flight was descending to San Salvador-Ilopango Airport when the crew executed a go-around due to poor weather conditions and were unable to land. The captain subsequently decided to divert to an airport located on the coast. Some minutes later, the aircraft impacted the waters of the Gulf of Fonseca.
Investigation
An official investigation into the accident was conducted. The findings focused on the events leading to the crash, including the decision to divert and the circumstances surrounding the final moments of the flight.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a loss of control after both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. This finding was issued by the investigating authority as the official explanation for the crash.