Jet goes down on its way to Medellin, Colombia

[Ushuaia]

Originally Posted by taquechel

.....The lack of fuel started while they were turning 26 nm from the runway, ....

Actually, the lack of fuel started when the flight plan was filed.

Ok, more accurately, it started when they flew out of range of a suitable airport enroute where they could land, with some reserves (!), then gas-and-go.

The rest of the musings really are irrelevant.