Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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A Satena passenger plane crashed in northern Colombia on Wednesday, killing all 15 people on board. The Beechcraft 1900 aircraft, flight NSE 8849, was en route from Cúcuta to Ocaña when contact was lost 11 minutes before its scheduled landing. The wreckage was located in a mountainous area, where Colombia's armed forces assisted in the search. Among the passengers were lawmaker Diogenes Quintero Amaya and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo. The plane was carrying 13 passengers and two crew members. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.

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Venezuela 40% ELN 50% Cúcuta 60% Carlos Salcedo 60% Ocaña ×270% Diogenes Quintero Amaya 70% Colombia ×380% Satena ×390%

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