What happened
Shortly after taking off from Bogotá-Techo Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb. The incident occurred less than ten minutes after departure. The plane subsequently crashed onto a mountainous slope situated approximately 40 kilometers to the west of Bogotá. Upon impact, the airframe was destroyed by the force of the collision and a subsequent post-crash fire. All 30 occupants aboard were killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the loss of control resulted from an in-flight fire. The fire was likely triggered by the accidental detonation of pyrotechnic materials. These items had been illegally transported by one or more passengers and stored within luggage compartments.