What happened
During a nighttime approach to Puerto Vallarta-Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport, the crew began their descent under conditions of restricted visibility. While maneuvering toward the destination, the aircraft impacted the terrain at the slope of Mt Las Minas. The impact occurred approximately 32 km before reaching runway 04.
The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 27 fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the flight.
Findings
- The descent was conducted during nighttime operations with limited visibility.
- The primary factor in the accident was the impact with terrain during the approach phase.