Celebrated Colombian musician Yeison Jiménez has died in a tragic plane crash that claimed six lives, including members of his close team. The accident occurred on Saturday, January 11, shortly after the small aircraft took off en route to Medellín, where the singer was scheduled to perform at a concert.
Reports indicate the crash happened in the area between Paipa and Duitama at around 4pm local time. Witness videos circulating online show the aircraft bursting into flames upon impact. Authorities later confirmed that all onboard perished, including four of Jiménez’s team members — Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín, Jefferson Osorio, and Weisman Mora — alongside the pilot, Captain Fernando Torres Rojas.
Jiménez’s management released an emotional statement mourning the devastating loss. They described the singer as more than an artist — a symbol of perseverance, discipline, and hope whose journey inspired thousands. The statement also extended condolences to the families of the deceased and appealed for privacy during the mourning period.
Fans across Colombia and Latin America have flooded social media with tributes, recalling Jiménez’s rise from humble beginnings to national fame through his powerful voice and relatable storytelling. His death has sent shockwaves through the regional music industry.
Adding to the tragedy is a haunting revelation made weeks before the crash. In a television interview, Jiménez disclosed recurring dreams of dying in a plane accident. He said he dreamt three times of urging a pilot to turn back to avoid disaster and even envisioned news reports announcing their deaths. Reflecting on the nightmares, he admitted he failed to understand their meaning at the time.
Aviation authorities have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash.
As Colombia mourns one of its beloved musical voices, fans and colleagues remember Yeison Jiménez for the passion, resilience, and hope he poured into his music — a legacy that will endure beyond his untimely departure.
By Meta