BALPA sends condolences: fatal accident in Colombia

Published on January 30, 2026

We would like to express our deepest sympathy and to send condolences to those affected by the fatal accident involving Satena Flight 8849 at Curasica, Playa de Belén, Colombia on 28 January 2026. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the flight crew and passengers who lost their lives.

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