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Six Killed in PA-31 Crash Shortly After Takeoff from Paipa (N325FA)

Paipa-Juan José Rondón, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 10, 2026, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N325FA) operated by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Paipa-Juan José Rondón, Colombia during takeoff. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Aircraft Accident Investigation Group of the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (GRIAA)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N325FA
Aircraft registered N325FA. Photo: wiltshirespotter / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A PA-31 Panther crashed shortly after takeoff from Paipa-Juan José Rondón Airport, killing all six occupants including Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez.

Accident Details

A twin-engine PA-31 Panther aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Paipa-Juan José Rondón Airport on a flight to Medellín. The airplane went out of control and impacted a field, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by fire. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff.

Occupants and Fatalities

All six occupants were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of pilot Fernando Torres and copilot Jefferson Osorio. The passengers were Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez (age 34), Óscar Marín, Weisman Mora, and Juan Manuel Rodríguez. Jiménez was traveling with members of his team during a tour.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 2026 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Paipa-Juan José Rondón, Colombia?

A PA-31 Panther crashed shortly after takeoff from Paipa-Juan José Rondón Airport, killing all six occupants including Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 2026 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 2026 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration N325FA, operated by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc., at Paipa-Juan José Rondón, Colombia.

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