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Colombia plane crash in Catatumbo leaves 15 dead as probe begins
world26 days ago

Colombia plane crash in Catatumbo leaves 15 dead as probe begins

A Satena flight crashed in Colombia's Catatumbo region after takeoff from Cúcuta, killing 15 people, including congress member Diógenes Quintero. Satena says there were no prior weather warnings, while civil authorities investigate; investigators note persistent adverse weather at the crash site and have completed body recovery as they determine external factors, if any, involved in the crash.

Colombia plane crash kills 15, including congressman on board
world27 days ago

Colombia plane crash kills 15, including congressman on board

A Satena-operated plane carrying 15 people (13 passengers, 2 crew) crashed shortly after taking off from Cúcuta, Colombia, en route to Ocaña in Norte de Santander; authorities say there are no survivors and the wreckage was found in a rural area near La Playa de Belén after a search by multiple aircraft. Among the victims was congressman Diógenes Quintero, a member of the House representing special peace constituencies; last contact with air traffic control was around 11:54 a.m., with the last phones location listed at Camilo Daza airport before takeoff.

Colombia plane crash claims 15 lives, including a lawmaker and campaign candidate
americas27 days ago

Colombia plane crash claims 15 lives, including a lawmaker and campaign candidate

A Satena Beechcraft 1900 plane crashed in northeast Colombia shortly after departing Cucuta for Ocana, killing all 15 people aboard, including local lawmaker Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo. Authorities have not disclosed a cause, the emergency beacon was not activated, and the crash site is in a mountainous coca-growing region where armed groups operate.

Northern Colombia plane crash leaves 15 dead, including a lawmaker
world28 days ago

Northern Colombia plane crash leaves 15 dead, including a lawmaker

A Satena passenger plane (Beechcraft 1900) crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board. Flight NSE 8849, from Cucuta to Ocaña, lost contact about 11 minutes before its scheduled landing; wreckage was located in a mountainous area. Among the passengers were a lawmaker and a congressional candidate. A search operation, aided by security forces, is ongoing in terrain near ELN-controlled zones.