Colombian Air Force Hercules crashes near Puerto Leguízamo
Mar 23rd 2026 · Colombia
A military transport plane carrying roughly 80 troops came down during takeoff in southern Colombia; rescue operations are under way and casualties have not been confirmed.
- A Colombian Air Force Hercules transport plane crashed while taking off from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo province.
- Military officials say about 80 soldiers were on board the aircraft.
- The crash site is near the border with Peru and local images show a plume of smoke.
- Rescue workers and military units have been dispatched to the area.
- Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez said the accident is tragic and the exact number of victims is not yet known.
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