What happened
During a westward cruise flight positioned west of Pasto, an unidentified aircraft struck the side of the Galeras volcano. The impact occurred during the cruise phase of the flight, leading to a catastrophic event.
As a result of the collision, there were 26 fatalities among the occupants on board. Additionally, one passenger, a 10-year-old girl, sustained serious injuries during the accident.
Findings
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude for the terrain being traversed. The specific reasons why the flight was at such a low altitude remain undetermined.