Investigation Summary
The accident flight was a non-scheduled charter operation intended to transport singer Yeison Jimenez to a performance in Marinilla, near Medellin. Upon takeoff at approximately 16:11 local time, the twin-engine piston aircraft failed to gain altitude during the initial climb phase. Witnesses reported a delayed engine start and a slow takeoff roll, noting that the landing gear did not appear to retract before the aircraft lost control. It impacted terrain approximately 2 kilometers from the runway end and was subsequently consumed by a post-crash fire. The aircraft, manufactured in 1982, was equipped with Lycoming TIO-540-J2B engines and had accumulated 8,788 airframe hours. The investigation is being led by Aerocivil's Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation (DIACC). A preliminary report (COL-26-02-DIACC) was issued on January 28, 2026, confirming the aircraft was destroyed by fire and that all six occupants perished.
Final Conclusions
The investigation is ongoing. The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) published a preliminary report (COL-26-02-DIACC) on January 28, 2026. At this stage, the authority has confirmed the destruction of the aircraft by fire and the fatalities of all six occupants, but has not yet issued a final determination regarding the cause of the failure to maintain altitude.
Video Analysis
No video analysis linked for this case file yet.
Airframe & Maintenance
Systems & Failure Modes
Lycoming TIO-540-J2B Engines
The aircraft was powered by two turbocharged, fuel-injected Lycoming engines. Investigators are reviewing engine performance following reports of starting difficulties.
Colemill Panther Conversion
A performance modification for the PA-31 that typically includes 350hp engines and four-bladed propellers to improve climb and cruise performance.
Interesting Facts
- 01The aircraft was a Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R with a Colemill Panther 350hp conversion.
- 02All six occupants, including two crew members and four passengers, were killed in the impact and fire.
- 03The passengers were identified as Yeison Jimenez, Oscar Marin, Weisman Mora, and Juan Manuel Rodriguez.
- 04The crash occurred approximately 2 kilometers from the end of the departure runway.
- 05Witnesses reported that the landing gear remained extended during the climb attempt.
- 06The flight was a private charter for Colombian singer Yeison Jimenez.
- 07The aircraft was registered in the United States to TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc.
Safety Actions & Advisories
Preliminary Investigation and Site Preservation
Source ↗Following the accident, Aerocivil's Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation (DIACC) secured the crash site to preserve evidence, including the engines and flight control surfaces, for detailed forensic analysis. A preliminary report (COL-26-02-DIACC) was issued within 18 days to document initial findings.
Location
ACCIDENT SITE · Coordinates taken from the official investigation report.