Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among 6 dead after plane crash in central-eastern Colombia
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Key Points:
- A private plane crashed in central-eastern Colombia's Boyacá department, killing all six people on board, including singer Yeison Jiménez.
- The aircraft, registered as N325FA, was traveling to Medellín when it crashed near Paipa and Duitama.
- Victims included Jiménez, pilot Captain Hernando Torres, and four passengers: Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín, Jefferson Osorio, and Weisman Mora.
- Videos show the plane taking off amid concerns about the runway length, followed by footage of the wreckage engulfed in flames.
- Colombian authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, with the Boyacá governor declaring a period of mourning.
