Accident Details
The accident occurred shortly after the airplane departed from runway 14 at San Vicente del Caguán-Eduardo Falla Solano Airport. During the initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames into a wooded area approximately 800 meters beyond the departure end of the runway. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the airplane. Among the occupants, two passengers sustained serious injuries, while 19 other individuals were killed.
Investigation
An official investigation was conducted following the accident. Investigators determined that one of the airplane's engines failed shortly after rotation during the takeoff roll. Additionally, the aircraft's weight at the time of the accident exceeded the maximum allowable takeoff weight by 311 kilograms.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident, as stated in the official findings, was the failure of one engine shortly after rotation and the aircraft being overloaded by 311 kilograms.