Colombian Singer Yeison Jiménez Dies in Plane Crash at 34
Paipa, Colombia – On January 10, 2026, Colombian singer-songwriter Yeison Jiménez, aged 34, tragically died in a plane crash near Paipa, Boyacá Department. The accident claimed the lives of all six occupants aboard the Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft, including Jiménez's personal assistant, Óscar Marín, and his representative, Jéfferson Osorio. (vanguardia.com)
The aircraft, registered as N325FA, was en route from Juan José Rondón Airport in Paipa to Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín. Shortly after takeoff, it struggled to gain altitude and crashed into a nearby field, resulting in a fire that consumed the wreckage. (en.wikipedia.org)
Jiménez, born on July 26, 1991, in Manzanares, Caldas, was a prominent figure in Colombia's música popular genre. He began singing at the age of seven and gained national recognition over the past decade, known for hits like "Ni tengo ni necesito." In 2021, he served as a judge on the eighth season of the musical program Yo Me Llamo on Caracol Televisión. (en.wikipedia.org)
In a poignant revelation, Jiménez had previously shared that he experienced recurring dreams about dying in a plane crash. He recounted these premonitions during an interview, expressing his belief that they were divine warnings. (ntn24.com)
The Colombian music community and fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Yeison Jiménez, remembering him for his contributions to the genre and his charismatic presence.