What happened
During a flight departing from Santa Cruz with the intention of reaching Cerro Colorado, the aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction involving one of its engines. The engine suffered a partial loss of power accompanied by a significant rise in operating temperature. In response to this developing situation, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to perform a landing.
Upon impact, an explosion occurred within the engine compartment, which subsequently ignited a fire. This post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the impact and the following fire, all eight occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage. The individuals involved sustained only minor injuries during the event.
Findings
- An engine malfunction characterized by partial failure and overheating.
- An engine explosion triggered a post-crash fire that consumed the airframe.