Accident Details
The twin-engine aircraft departed Bogotá-Guaymaral Airport on a charter flight to Bahía Solano. On board were eight passengers and two pilots. While cruising, the crew reported engine trouble to air traffic control and received clearance to divert to Mariquita-José Celestino Mutis Airport for an emergency landing. While on final approach to runway 19, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed into hilly, wooded terrain. The impact and a post-crash fire completely destroyed the aircraft. All 10 occupants sustained fatal injuries. There were no survivors.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the malfunction of the right engine in flight, which caused a loss of speed and a subsequent stall. Several contributing factors were identified: limited operation of the aircraft due to the inoperative engine, low speed, insufficient distance from the ground to recover from the stall, and maintenance that did not follow the manufacturer's procedures during the aircraft's six-month parking period.