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At Least 34 Killed in Colombia Military Plane Crash, Governor Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 24, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 24, 2026
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On March 23, 2026, a Colombian Air Force Lockheed C‑130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, killing at least eight people, injuring over 80, and leaving 34 unaccounted for as the aircraft carried approximately 125 military personnel. Rescue operations and invest
At Least 34 Dead in Colombian Military Plane Crash Shortly After Takeoff
Details of the Colombian Air Force Plane Crash
Correction Notice
(Corrects to add dropped word "least" in headline)
Incident Overview
BOGOTA, March 23 (Reuters) - At least thirty-four people were killed on Monday when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff, the governor of Colombia's Putumayo department said.
Reporting and Editing
(Reporting by Luis Jaime Acosta and Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Daina Beth Solomon)
Key Takeaways
- •A Lockheed C‑130 Hercules operated by the Colombian Air Force, tail number FAC‑1016, crashed during climb-out near Puerto Leguízamo on March 23, 2026, en route to Puerto Asís, Putumayo department (en.wikipedia.org).
- •Of approximately 125 occupants aboard, at least eight have died, more than 80 were hospitalized (14 critically), and around 34 remain unaccounted for (en.wikipedia.org).
- •The aircraft, delivered in 2020 and recently overhauled, was on a military transport mission; emergency protocols were activated and authorities are investigating the crash (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says
1How many people died in the Colombia military plane crash?
At least 34 people were killed in the crash, according to the Putumayo governor.
2Where did the Colombian military plane crash occur?
The crash happened in the Putumayo department of Colombia.
3How many people were on board the Colombian Air Force plane?
The plane was carrying 125 people at the time of the accident.
4When did the Colombian military plane crash take place?
The crash happened on Monday, March 23.
