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At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says

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Posted on March 24, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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(Corrects to add dropped word "least" in headline) BOGOTA, March 23 (Reuters) - At least thirty-four people were killed on Monday when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just

At Least 34 Dead in Colombian Military Plane Crash Shortly After Takeoff

Details of the Colombian Air Force Plane Crash

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(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.

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(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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2026 Colombian Air Force Lockheed C-130 crash

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people died in the Colombia military plane crash?

At least 34 people were killed in the crash, according to the Putumayo governor.

Where did the Colombian military plane crash occur?

The crash happened in the Putumayo department of Colombia.

How many people were on board the Colombian Air Force plane?

The plane was carrying 125 people at the time of the accident.

When did the Colombian military plane crash take place?

The crash happened on Monday, March 23.

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At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says

At Least 34 Dead in Colombian Military Plane Crash Shortly After Takeoff

Details of the Colombian Air Force Plane Crash

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