Accident Overview
A scheduled passenger flight departed from Guadalajara Airport bound for Mexico City. The aircraft carried 38 passengers and a crew of 7. At approximately 2206 hours local time, it struck La Latilla mountain, located about 13 kilometers from the radio beacon west of Guadalajara Airport. All 45 persons aboard were killed.
Flight Path Deviation
According to the official investigation, the aircraft did not adhere to the prescribed climb-out procedure. The standard departure path, as outlined in the Airports Manual, requires specific climb-out instructions to ensure terrain clearance. The aircraft's deviation from these approved procedures led to the collision with the mountain.
Investigation Findings
The probable cause, as determined by the investigation, states that the aircraft did not climb out in accordance with previously approved procedures, the provisions of which are set out in the Airports Manual. No additional causal factors were identified.