Four-Engine Aircraft Collision with Mountain Slope Near Chipaque (HK-172)

Incident Overview and Location Details A four-engine aircraft collided with the slope of a mountain while operating in cloud conditions. The accident occurred approximately 30 kilometers east of Chipaque, in the western part of the Meta region. The mountain involved in the collision had an elevation of 3,540 meters. ## Wreckage Location and Casualties The aircraft wreckage was recovered 800 meters below the point of impact, situated within a canyon. All 13 occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.