What happened
During an approach to Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, the flight crew received clearance to descend from 11,000 feet to 9,000 feet. During this maneuver, the aircraft type struck the tops of trees and subsequently crashed onto the slope of Mt Lilio, situated approximately 24 km away from the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. There were eight fatalities among the occupants of the plane.
Findings
At the time of the accident, the mountain area was obscured by heavy cloud cover. Investigations indicated that the crew was operating at an altitude that was too low for the terrain during their approach. The specific reason for this low-altitude descent remains undetermined.