Colombian military cargo plane crashes near Peru-Ecuador border, unknown number of casualties

A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, the country's defence minister said.

Colombia military plane crashes while transporting troops

The Hercules C-130 aircraft crashed as it was taking off in Colombia's southern Amazon region, bordering Peru. Around 50 reportedly survived the crash.

Colombian military plane crashes, killing at least 66

A military transport plane crashed in Colombia on March 24, killing at least 66 passengers. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane that reportedly suffered an impact near the runway as it took off from a a city near the Peruvian border, fell from the sky in a remote area, impeding rescue efforts. The event prompted calls from Colombian President Gustavo Petro to modernise the country's ageing military--a process he says has been hamstrung by bureaucratic obstacles.

By FRANCE24

Military plane carrying troops crashes in Colombia: Death toll climbs to 66, many injured

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane crash near the Peruvian border has claimed 66 lives, with many more injured. The aircraft reportedly struck a tree during takeoff, leading to a devastating fire and detonation of onboard explosives. Local residents were the first responders, aiding injured soldiers before military vehicles arrived, though access remains a challenge.

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Eight die, 71 ‘rescued’ as plane with 125 on board crashes in Colombia

BOGOTA: Eight people were killed after a Colombian air force plane carrying 125 passengers crashed just after takeoff deep in the country’s southern Amazon region on Monday. Military sources said 71 people on board had been rescued. Colombian air force Commander Fernando Silva said in a video posted on social media that the plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew members, and that authorities were still investigating the cause of the crash. Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez said earlier on...

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66 Dead In Colombian Military Plane Crash, President Shares Wreckage Video

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro shared footage showing the aircraft attempting to gain altitude before plummeting down.

At least 34 people killed in Colombian air force plane crash

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Colombian military plane with 125 people crashes

A Colombian Air Force plane has crashed in the south of the country, leaving at least eight people dead.

By Abubakar Ibrahim