Tragic Crash of Colombian Military Plane Claims Lives

Tue Mar 24 2026 03:33:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying 125 individuals crashes, resulting in fatalities and numerous injuries.

A Colombian military plane, a C-130 Hercules, crashed near Puerto Leguízamo, claiming at least eight lives and injuring more than 80 others. The aircraft was reportedly transporting army personnel when it experienced a tragic accident during takeoff. Emergency crews are at the scene searching for survivors, while investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Colombian officials express deep sorrow over the incident.

Tragic Crash of Colombian Military Plane Claims Lives

A Colombian Air Force plane has tragically crashed in the south of the country, resulting in at least eight fatalities and over 80 injuries. The aircraft, a US-made C-130 Hercules, was transporting 114 army personnel and 11 crew members when it went down near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province.

Regional authorities confirmed the death toll, and reports indicate that emergency workers are actively searching the wreckage for survivors. Air Force commander Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda stated that 48 individuals were rescued from the debris and transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez described the crash as a deeply saddening incident for Colombia, with President Gustavo Petro expressing outrage that such an accident occurred. He attributed the accident to 'bureaucratic problems' hindering the modernization of military equipment.

This unfortunate event unfolds shortly after a related incident where a Bolivian military plane also crashed, underscoring growing concerns regarding the safety of military aviation in the region. Investigations into the cause of the Colombian crash are currently underway.