A tragic incident in Colombia resulted in the death of six individuals, including popular singer Yeison Jimenez, as the plane they were traveling in crashed and caught fire. The group, on their way to a concert scheduled for the night, experienced the fatal accident shortly after departing from Paipa Airport in Colombia’s Tundama Province, failing to gain altitude.
Eyewitnesses captured the harrowing moment when the aircraft ran out of runway, prompting screams as it reached the airstrip’s end and crashed in flames. The victims included the pilot, co-pilot, and four passengers, among them the 34-year-old musician Yeison Jimenez, known for his performances worldwide. Jimenez had shared a poignant message on Instagram before boarding, emphasizing humility and the transient nature of life’s blessings.
Accompanying Jimenez was his photographer Weisman Mora, who also perished in the crash. The plane was en route to Medellin, near Marinilla, where Jimenez was set to perform, meeting a tragic end just after 4 pm local time. Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the deaths of all six occupants, including the renowned artist Jimenez.
Jimenez, a singer-songwriter with a passion for music since childhood, had shared in a podcast interview his recurring dreams of a fatal air accident, detailing premonitions experienced during tours in Spain. The other victims identified in the crash were pilot Hernando Torres, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Oscar Marin, and Jefferson Osorio, with the aircraft reportedly belonging to Jimenez’s company YJ Company SAS.
In the wake of the tragedy, Camila Jimenez, one of Yeison’s daughters, expressed her grief on Instagram, lamenting her loss and sharing heartfelt memories. Fans and followers took to social media to mourn the talented artist, honoring his legacy and expressing disbelief at the sudden turn of events.