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Colombia: Plane Crash with Over 110 People Onboard - See Video

Published March 23, 2026, 17:10
Colombia: Plane Crash with Over 110 People Onboard - See Video

A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane has crashed in the Puerto Leguízamo area, southern Colombia. According to the Ministry of Defense, the aircraft was carrying 110 soldiers. Video footage shows the burning wreckage of the plane, with reports indicating that at least 90 people have lost their lives. The Minister of Defense stated that the accident occurred during takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo. Authorities report that around 20 people on board were rescued. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. American defense company Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the aircraft, has not yet commented on the incident. This crash comes weeks after a similar accident in Bolivia, where a Hercules C-130 crashed in a residential area, also causing casualties and unrest. The accident in Colombia has caused shock and grief, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash and assign responsibility.