Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM

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A plane crash in northeastern Colombia on Wednesday killed all 15 people aboard. The Satena Beechcraft 1900, en route from Cucuta to Ocana, lost contact with air traffic control 12 minutes after takeoff. Among the deceased were local lawmaker Diogenes Quintero and members of his team, as well as Carlos Salcedo, a congressional candidate. The airline reported that the plane's emergency beacon was not activated, and the cause of the crash is currently unknown. Images from the scene show significant damage to the aircraft's fuselage.

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