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Satena Beechcraft 1900D (Flight 8849) crashes in northeastern Colombia, 15 killed

On 28 January 2026 a Satena Beechcraft 1900D operating Flight 8849 crashed in northeastern Colombia, killing all 15 on board. Colombian investigators have recovered both flight recorders and the transport ministry says "significant progress" has been made in the technical inquiry.

Discovered 2026-01-30T03:14:07.791221-08:00 | 2026-01-30T03:14:07.791221-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A state-run regional carrier lost 15 lives in a single accident, creating immediate operational, regulatory and insurance implications for Satena and regional commuter services.
  • Both flight recorders have been recovered and authorities report "significant progress" in the technical inquiry; the investigation's findings could prompt safety directives or operational changes for Beechcraft 1900D and similar turboprop operators. See the initial crash report [source:00576af2-7bc3-4c41-b08a-91f3180e15a7].

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First Seen
2026-01-30T03:14:07.791221-08:00
Latest Update
2026-01-30T10:13:44.017037-08:00
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