How many people died in the Colombia military plane crash?

At least 66 people died in the military transport plane crash.

What was the aircraft involved in the Colombia crash?

The aircraft involved was a Hercules C-130, which had been donated by the United States in 2020 and underwent an overhaul in 2023.

Was the Colombia plane crash caused by an attack?

Initial investigations suggest there were no indications of an attack by illegal armed groups.

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Colombia Plane Crash Kills 66 Troops

24 Mar

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Summary

A military transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 66 people.
The plane was carrying 128 people, mostly soldiers, from Puerto Leguizamo.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, with no immediate signs of attack.

A military transport plane carrying 128 people, primarily soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off from Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia. The tragic accident claimed the lives of at least 66 individuals, with dozens more injured. Four military personnel remained unaccounted for following the crash.

Initial investigations by Colombian military officials suggest no indications of an attack by illegal armed groups. The aircraft, identified as a Hercules C-130 donated by the United States in 2020, had undergone an overhaul in 2023. The focus is now on determining why the engines failed so soon after departure.