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Plane Crash in Colombia Kills Lawmaker Diógenes Quintero and 14 Others

A small Satena passenger plane crashed on January 28, 2026, in Colombia’s Norte de Santander near the Venezuela border, killing all 15 people on board. Among the victims was lawmaker Diógenes Quintero. The aircraft, a Beechcraft 1900, lost contact 12 minutes after takeoff from Cúcuta to Ocaña. Victims included 13 passengers and 2 crew members, some of whom were humanitarian workers. Authorities are investigating the crash amid reports of poor weather in the mountainous region. President Gustavo Petro mourned the tragedy, extending condolences to the families. Aviation authorities are examining flight data, mechanical issues, and environmental factors to determine the cause. Recovery operations involved Colombia’s Air Force, Red Cross, and civil defense teams.