What happened
On a scheduled training mission, a twin engine airplane departed from the Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, using Runway 05, at 06:59 local time. The flight was intended to serve as a proficiency check for the captain and included a crew of three: an instructor, a captain, and a mechanic.
Approximately ten minutes after takeoff, the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 6,000 feet. During this period, the flight was operating over mountainous terrain under Instrument Meteorological Conditions. The aircraft subsequently struck trees and crashed onto a slope within the Restrepo region. Search efforts located the wreckage three days after the initial disappearance.
Findings
- The flight was operating in Instrument Meteorological Conditions at the time of the accident.
- The crash occurred while the aircraft was navigating mountainous terrain.
- All three fatalities were members of the flight crew.