What happened
During a period of flight through heavy cloud cover at an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters, the aircraft collided with a mountain peak. The impact occurred within the Huaricanga region.
Following the collision, search and rescue operations were conducted to locate survivors among the wreckage. The incident resulted in five fatalities and the successful rescue of three individuals who were on board at the time of the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an altitude of 4,500 meters.
- Environmental conditions involved flight through clouds at the time of impact.
- The collision occurred due to striking terrain while navigating obscured visibility.