What happened
During the cruise phase of flight, the pilot notified air traffic control that one of the engines had ignited into a fire. In response to this emergency, the crew decided to redirect the aircraft type to the closest available airfield.
Shortly after the notification, the plane struck the side of Peak Oiriruma-Viñac in the Viñac region. The impact resulted in a high number of casualties, with 21 fatalities, which included all five members of the flight crew. Emergency responders were able to locate and save 14 survivors from the wreckage.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine fire occurring while the plane was at cruising altitude.