Accident
On a flight from Quito Airport to Lima, Peru, a four-engine aircraft departed at 1548 local time. During cruise at an altitude of 9,200 feet, the airplane impacted the slope of Cerro Baco, approximately 12 kilometers northwest of Huaricanga. The crew had reported their position and estimated arrival time at Lima at 2011 local time at 1845 local time. Wreckage was discovered several hours later, and all 14 occupants were killed.
Investigation
Investigators determined that the aircraft was not following its assigned route at the time of the accident. The deviation may have resulted from a navigation error or a malfunction of one or more flight instruments.