What happened
During a scheduled flight from Artigas to Montevideo, an aircraft carrying 40 civilian passengers and four crew members experienced a critical malfunction shortly after departure. While performing the initial climb, the pilot notified air traffic control regarding issues with the engines.
As the aircraft was executing a turn to align with the approach path, the plane entered a stall. The subsequent impact resulted in a post-crash fire. There were 44 fatalities and no survivors among the occupants of the CX-BJH (T-511).
Findings
Investigations into the accident have not yet determined the specific nature of the mechanical failure. While it is confirmed that the pilot reported engine difficulties prior to the stall, the exact cause of the engine problem remains unidentified.