What happened
During an approach to the Cerro Aicha airfield, an aircraft struck the tops of trees while flying at an insufficient altitude. The impact occurred approximately 2 km before reaching the threshold of runway 15. Despite the presence of favorable weather conditions at the time of the incident, the aircraft was unable to clear the obstacles in its flight path.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an altitude that was too low for the terrain clearance required during the approach phase.
- The accident resulted in seven fatalities, which included the entire flight crew of three people.
- A total of eight individuals sustained injuries during the crash event.