What happened
During an approach to the Valledupar-Alfonso Lopez Airport, the flight crew began descending toward the destination under conditions of restricted visibility. While navigating the area, the aircraft impacted a mountain slope situated several dozen kilometers away from the airport. Search teams located the debris field three days after the initial disappearance.
There were no survivors in the accident; all 19 fatalities were confirmed following the discovery of the wreckage. The incident occurred during the descent phase of the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the crash suggest that the primary factor was a premature descent into the terrain. This maneuver led to a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) while the crew was operating in limited visibility.