A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed moments after takeoff from Putumayo province on March 24, 2026, killing at least 66 people in one of the country's deadliest aviation disasters this year. The aircraft carried 125 passengers and crew at the time of the crash.
The Immediate Aftermath
Rescue teams rushed to the remote jungle area where the plane went down, with local authorities confirming "no signs of survivors" in the initial search radius. "This is a national tragedy," said Putumayo's emergency response coordinator during a late-night press conference.
What’s Next?
While officials confirm there's "no evidence of an external attack," aviation experts are examining flight data recorders to determine if mechanical failure or human error played a role. The Colombian president has declared three days of national mourning.
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