Map Shows Where Plane Carrying 15 People Disappeared Near Venezuela
Summary
A small commercial plane with 15 people on board disappeared while flying over northeastern Colombia. The plane lost contact during its flight from Cúcuta to Ocaña and vanished from radar in a mountainous area known for the presence of illegal armed groups.Key Facts
- A small commercial plane, Flight NSE 8849, was going from Cúcuta to Ocaña in Colombia.
- The plane went missing on Wednesday while flying over northeastern Colombia.
- The last communication with the plane was at 11:54 a.m. local time.
- The aircraft, a Beechcraft 1900, was carrying 13 passengers and 2 crew members.
- Among the passengers were lawmaker Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo.
- The area where the plane disappeared has illegal armed groups like the National Liberation Army.
- Colombian aviation and military authorities have started a major search operation.
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