What happened
On a scheduled cargo mission traveling from Yopal to Mitú, the aircraft was performing a descent from a cruising altitude of 25,000 feet. The crew had received clearance to descend to 7,000 feet to prepare for an approach to runway 01 at Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport. During this descent, while the aircraft was at approximately 23,300 feet, it began an uncontrolled descent.
The plane crashed in a secluded, mountainous area situated roughly 135 km northwest of the Mitú Airport. Following a search, the wreckage was located on December 28 at coordinates N 002° 19' 15'' W 070° 47' 13''. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
No specific technical findings regarding the mechanical or operational cause of the uncontrolled descent were provided in the initial report.