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March 25, 2026

At least 66 killed in military plane crash (VIDEOS)

At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday

At least 66 killed in military plane crash (VIDEOS)

TL;DR

  • A Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday.
  • At least 66 people were killed in the crash in the southern province of Putumayo.
  • The aircraft went down near Puerto Leguizamo, with between 121 and 128 people on board.
  • The killed include six airmen, 58 members of the National Army, and two National Police officers.
  • The cause of the crash is under investigation, with no immediate indication of an attack.
  • The C-130 Hercules was donated by the US in 2020 and overhauled in 2023.
  • The disaster highlights the need to modernize Colombia’s military fleet.

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