A private aircraft crashed in central-eastern Colombia on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals on board. Among the deceased were Colombian singer Yeison JimĂ©nez, 34, and members of his band. The plane was en route from Paipa Airport to a concert in MedellĂn when the incident occurred. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Incident Details
The crash occurred on Saturday in the Paipa and Duitama area of the Boyacá department. The aircraft, registered as N325FA, reportedly crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Paipa Airport. Its intended destination was MedellĂn.
Victims Identified
The six occupants who died in the accident have been identified as:
- Yeison Jiménez, 34, Colombian singer.
- Captain Hernando Torres, pilot.
- Juan Manuel RodrĂguez.
- Ă“scar MarĂn.
- Jefferson Osorio.
- Weisman Mora.
Jiménez's team confirmed the deaths in a statement released on social media on Sunday.
Investigation Underway
Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that an investigation into the accident is underway. The authority's Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation has activated its protocol for collecting evidence to determine the causes of the crash. Transportation Minister Fernanda Rojas also confirmed the commencement of investigations. As of now, authorities have not released specific details regarding the circumstances that led to the crash.
Background Information
Yeison Jiménez gained prominence in 2015 with his debut album "Con El Corazón" and had released eight albums and over 70 songs throughout his career.
Prior to the accident, Jiménez had reportedly discussed recurring dreams in which he envisioned dying in a plane crash. In an interview with Colombian TV station Caracol, he stated that he had dreamt three times about such an event, and in one of these dreams, he believed he had died and was featured on the news.
Jiménez had also recounted a previous emergency landing involving the same aircraft. This incident occurred 10 days before the birth of his son, where he described the plane experiencing turbulence after takeoff, with his cameraman observing water from the engine, and noting a lack of speed and climb.
Official Responses
The Civil Aviation Authority expressed condolences to the families, friends, and fans of the six individuals who died in the crash. The Boyacá governor's office also issued a statement declaring a period of mourning in the department following the tragedy.