Lightning may have been a factor in the crash. The weather was bad and there were many reports of lightning around the landing area. The pilot is noted as reporting that lightning struck the jet.
There were 124 people who received injuries in the accident. Most were found outside of the plane laying on the airstrip.
One lady, Amar Fernandez, died of a heart attack on the way to be treated for her injuries. She was in her 70′s.
A young 11 year old girl sustained serious head injuries and facial trauma.
The people with the most serious injuries were being taken by an air ambulance to Bogota to be treated.
Others were treated at two area hospitals.
There were only 6 people in the accident that did not require any treatment for injuries. This includes an 18 month old baby boy.
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