15 killed including MP Diogenes Quintero, ‘Satena’ airline plane crashes in inaccessible mountainous area:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Duniya is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar She had not even recovered from the shock of the tragic plane crash when on Wednesday (January 28) Colombia Another hair-raising news has come to light. A plane belonging to Colombia’s state airline ‘Satena’ crashed in the mountainous region of northern Santandar near the Venezuelan border, killing all of them, including a lawmaker. 15 people Died.

How did the accident happen?

According to Colombian aviation authorities, it was a twin-engine propeller plane that took off from the city of Cúcuta to Ocaña.

Time: just to take off 12 minutes Soon after, the plane lost contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC).

seek: After hours of search operation, the Air Force ‘Playa de Belen’ The wreckage of the aircraft was recovered in the rural and rugged area of.

Who was Diogenes Quintero? (Diogenes Quintero)

36 year old among those who died in this accident Diogenes Quintero Name of the chief, who was an important member of the Parliament of Colombia.

Voice of the victims: Quintero was elected in 2022 as one of the 16 delegates to be elected in response to the Colombian civil war. Special seats reserved for victims But victory was achieved.

Area: They represented the ‘Catatumbo’ region, which has been in the news for decades for conflict and coca cultivation.

candidates for the upcoming elections with them carlos salcedo also lost his life in this accident.

Possible cause of accident: Weather or difficult terrain?

Aviation experts are investigating two main reasons behind the accident:

Difficult Geography: The place where the plane fell andes mountain range Is part of. The area here is extremely inaccessible and rugged.

Guerrilla Effect: The area is home to Colombia’s largest guerrilla group, National Liberation Army (ELN) Due to which rescue operations also faced challenges.

Season: The weather changes suddenly in the mountainous areas of the Andes, which is considered a major reason for accidents.

President expressed condolences

President of Colombia gustavo petro Has expressed deep sorrow over this incident. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims on social media, saying that the country has lost a young and energetic leader who was the voice of the conflict-affected areas. Questions on air safety: The loss of two big political figures (Ajit Pawar and Diogenes Quintero) in plane crashes in the last 48 hours raises new questions on the safety and maintenance of small aircraft and charter flights globally.