Hijo de una de las víctimas del vuelo 203 de Avianca en 1989: cuestionó la hipótesis de que el responsable haya sido Pablo Escobar

On November 27, we commemorate the 36th anniversary of Avianca flight 203, an event that left a significant mark on Colombia’s aviation history.

The flight departed from El Dorado in Bogotá, heading to Cali, and was destroyed in mid-air just four minutes after takeoff. The incident resulted in the loss of all 110 passengers onboard.

According to the official account, the incident was orchestrated by Pablo Escobar. However, there has also been speculation regarding a possible mechanical failure.

Currently, Federico Arellano, lawyer and son of one of the deceased, who has spent years investigating the case, proposes a new theory during an interview on the program Los informantes. Arellano’s theory refutes the bomb narrative linked to Escobar.

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The legal proceedings related to flight 203 were known as “Gerardo Arellano and others.” Gerardo María Arellano, who was on that flight, had a professional career in Colombia’s music scene and was internationally recognized.

Federico Arellano stated that his decision to pursue a law degree stemmed from the events of the accident: “because of what happened.”

At just 12 years old at the time of the incident, Federico has devoted significant effort to analyzing the case and presents an alternative explanation, suggesting it was not the result of an explosive device placed by Escobar.