What happened
On a night flight conducted under visual flight rules (VFR) amidst marginal weather conditions, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the vicinity of Urabá. The flight originated from the Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera airport at 17:00 local time, with the intended destination being Panama City.
At the time of the impact, the aircraft was carrying a Mexican pilot and one Colombian passenger. The collision with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities recorded, as both individuals on board perished in the accident.
Findings
- The flight was being operated under VFR in marginal weather conditions.
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope during the cruise phase of the flight.