What happened
A charter flight operating from Cúcuta-Camilo Daza Airport was en route to Yopal when the accident occurred. The flight, which was transporting 2,500 kilograms of cargo along with three crew members and five passengers, was approximately one hour into its journey. While the aircraft was cruising over the El Cocuy National Park, it encountered difficult atmospheric conditions. The aircraft lost altitude and subsequently crashed in a remote, mountainous area situated roughly 45 km west of Tame.
Search efforts led to the discovery of the wreckage on 12 April 1999. The impact resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew or passengers.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered unfavorable currents during the cruise phase of the flight.
- The loss of altitude following the encounter with these currents led to the impact in the mountainous terrain.