San Andres Island Police reported, that the airplane was struck by lightning just as it flared and touched down. Police reported 121 passengers, 4 children and 6 crew (131 people) on board.
Colombia's CAA confirmed the accident but did not have any details. At the time of the accident the visibility was reported at 4000 meters (13000 feet) with thunderstorms in the area.
The airline reported 121 passengers and 6 crew (127 people) on board.
San Andres Island's runway 06/24 is 2380 meters/7800 feet long and 36 meters/120 feet wide. The airport features VOR/DME and RNAV approaches to both runway ends as well as a NDB approach to runway 06.
Metars:
SKSP 161200Z 00000KT 9999 FEW013 SCT080 BKN200 26/24 A2987 RETSRA
SKSP 161100Z 00000KT 9999 FEW013CB SCT080 27/25 A2985 RMK LTNG/CB/E
SKSP 160500Z 07006KT 9999 FEW016 SCT200 29/26 A2990
SKSP 160400Z VRB02KT 9999 BKN016TCU SCT200 29/26 A2991
SKSP 160400Z VRB02KT 9999 BKN016 TCU SCT200 29/26 A2991
SKSP 160300Z 06003KT 9999 FEW016 BKN200 29/26 A2989
SKSP 160200Z 06003KT 9999 FEW016 BKN200 29/26 A2988
SKSP 160100Z 07004KT 9999 FEW018 SCT200 29/25 A2986
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