What happened
During an approach to the Flores-Santa Elena airport, the aircraft was operating under challenging meteorological conditions. While the flight was descending at an altitude of approximately 900 feet, the plane collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred at a distance of 8 km from the runway threshold.
There were 14 fatalities recorded in the accident, involving all individuals on board. The passengers included 13 Guatemalan nationals and one Mexican national.
Findings
- The descent was conducted amidst poor weather conditions.
- The collision took place while the aircraft was at a relatively low altitude of 900 feet.