Accident
On an unspecified date, a military aircraft was cruising in poor weather conditions in the region of Vacas, Bolivia. The crew initiated a descent to Cochabamba when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 64 kilometers southeast of Jorge Wilsterman Airport. The mountain was shrouded in clouds at the time of the collision.
Victims
The accident resulted in the deaths of all 32 occupants on board, consisting of 28 soldiers and 4 crew members. Additionally, one woman on the ground was killed.
Investigation
An official investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The findings were released as part of the official report.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the crew's premature descent initiation, apparently due to poor weather conditions and lack of visibility. This led to the aircraft colliding with a mountain that was obscured by clouds.