Accident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Trinidad to Riberalta Airport experienced a runway excursion during landing in adverse weather. The crew initiated a descent to the airport in conditions of poor visibility, reported as 3 kilometers due to rainfall. The landing was attempted on runway 14, which was wet from the rain. After touchdown, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently and overran the runway end.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft then collided with obstacles beyond the runway and came to rest in an inverted position, approximately 300 meters from the threshold of the opposite runway 32. A fire broke out shortly after the aircraft came to rest. The aircraft was engulfed in flames and subsequently destroyed.
Rescue and Casualties
Ten occupants were rescued from the wreckage. However, eight passengers lost their lives in the accident. The precise circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown, as stated in the official investigation report.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire.