What happened
During a descent toward Los Mochis Airport, the flight crew encountered heavy fog that reduced visibility below required operational minimums. Due to these weather conditions, the decision was made to divert the flight to Las Lomitas Airport.
While performing the approach into Las Lomitas, the aircraft continued to operate in poor visibility. During this phase of flight, the aircraft struck a mountain situated only a few kilometers from the airfield. The impact resulted in 21 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. It was noted that at the time of the accident, the Las Lomitas Airfield was no longer active for commercial operations.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicate that the crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach in low-visibility conditions, leading to the collision with terrain.