What happened
During an approach to Mérida-Rejon Airport, the flight crew encountered heavy fog that significantly reduced visibility. While operating at an insufficient altitude, the aircraft type struck a steel tower located near the airfield. The impact caused the loss of a wing, leading the plane to crash into a nearby wooded area. The wreckage of the aircraft was completely destroyed during the accident.
Findings
- The crew was operating in foggy weather conditions at the time of the incident.
- The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying too low during its approach to the airport.
- The collision with the steel tower resulted in one fatality and one injury among the crew members.