Colombian singer Yeison Jimenez among 6 dead after plane crash in central-eastern Colombia

"BOGOTÁ -- A private plane crashed Saturday in central-eastern Colombia, killing all six people on board, including singer Yeison Jiménez, authorities confirmed. The video in the media player above is KABC's 24/7 streaming channel. The aircraft, registered as N325FA, crashed in the Paipa and Duitama area in the department of Boyacá, the Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. It was headed to Medellín."

"All six occupants died, the agency added, saying that Jiménez, 34, was among the victims. The others who lost their lives were the pilot, Captain Hernando Torres, and passengers Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín, Jefferson Osorio, and Weisman Mora. Yeison Jimenez arrives at Premio Lo Nuestro at American Airlines Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Miami. The Boyacá governor's office issued a statement declaring mourning in the department."

"Videos reproduced by Colombian media show the plane taking off while shouts of "the runway is run out" can be heard. Later images show the wreckage of the aircraft in flames. Authorities have not provided details about the circumstances of the incident. Transportation Minister Fernanda Rojas said on social media that the competent authorities had begun investigations to determine the causes of the accident."

A private plane registered N325FA crashed Saturday in the Paipa and Duitama area of Boyacá, central-eastern Colombia, while en route to Medellín. All six people on board died, including 34-year-old singer Yeison Jiménez, pilot Captain Hernando Torres, and passengers Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín, Jefferson Osorio, and Weisman Mora. Videos from Colombian media show the plane taking off amid shouts that "the runway is run out," and later images show wreckage in flames. Authorities have not yet provided details about the circumstances. Transportation Minister Fernanda Rojas said investigators have begun proceedings to determine the causes, and the Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation activated evidence-collection protocols. The Boyacá governor declared mourning in the department.

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