The Colombian music world is in a state of profound grief following the tragic death of beloved folk singer Yeison Jiménez. The 34-year-old artist and five members of his team perished in a devastating private plane crash near Bogotá this past Saturday.
A Fatal Takeoff and a Nation in Mourning
The accident occurred shortly after a private charter aircraft carrying Jiménez and his band took off from Paipa airport in central Colombia. The light aircraft failed to gain necessary altitude and crashed into a field close to the runway. Local media reports state the plane burst into flames upon impact, leading to its complete destruction by fire.
Emergency services confirmed multiple fatalities at the scene. While officials initially withheld formal identification, Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority later confirmed that Yeison Jiménez was among the six victims. The authority released a statement expressing deep regret and offering condolences to the families, friends, and fans of the deceased.
Jiménez had just performed in Boyacá and was en route to Medellín, with a final destination of Marinilla for a scheduled show that evening. His photographer, Weisman Mora, was also among those killed, having posted a final video of the group just before their 4 p.m. local time departure.
Eerie Premonitions: Dreams and Fears Made Public
In a chilling twist, the crash has cast a spotlight on deeply unsettling comments Jiménez made publicly in the weeks before his death. In a December interview with Caracol television, the singer revealed he had experienced recurring dreams about dying in a plane crash.
"I dreamt three times that we were going to have a plane crash," Jiménez shared. He described warning a pilot in his dream, who then fixed a problem. But in one dream, the outcome was fatal. "And in one of the dreams, I did dream that we had died and that we were on the news," he said. He interpreted these as three signs from God that he failed to understand.
He also recounted a harrowing real-life incident involving the same aircraft just ten days before his son's birth, describing a loss of speed and altitude after takeoff. His cameraman noted water leaking from the engine during that emergency landing.
Adding to the haunting narrative, Jiménez shared a cryptic message on social media shortly before his final flight: "Recuerden... si la carreta suena es porque va vacía" ("Remember... if the cart makes noise, it's because it's empty").
Investigation and a Legacy Remembered
The Civil Aviation Authority has stated that the crash remains under active investigation as experts work to determine the exact cause. Meanwhile, a wave of tributes has flooded Colombian media and social networks.
Fans and fellow artists are remembering Yeison Jiménez not only for his vibrant contributions to folk music but also for the prophetic and unsettling words he left behind. His public fears about air travel, now tragically realized, have added a layer of profound sorrow to the nation's mourning. The music industry has lost a bright star, and his final, fearful premonitions have become a painful part of his story.
