What happened
During an approach toward Jorge Wilsterman Airport, an aircraft flying through adverse weather conditions struck a mountain slope. The impact occurred approximately 64 km southeast of the airport in the vicinity of Vacas. At the time of the collision, the crew had initiated their descent into Cochabamba.
The accident resulted in the deaths of all 32 occupants aboard the aircraft, which included 4 crew members and 28 soldiers. Additionally, one woman on the ground was killed in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicated that the flight was operating under low visibility conditions. The primary factor contributing to the accident was that the crew began their descent prematurely while navigating through clouds that obscured the terrain.