At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By MANUEL RUEDAMarch 24, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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At least 66 people were killed in a military plane crash in southwestern Colombia on Monday, March 23, 2026. The military transport plane crashed after taking off from Puerto Leguizamo, a remote municipality in the Amazonian province of Putumayo. Injured passengers were transported to Bogota’s Central Military hospital for treatment. The Colombian Armed Forces press office distributed photos showing the injured being evacuated from the crash site. Ambulances were seen rushing to the hospital with the injured.

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Human Interest

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National Security

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Key Claims (4)

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The plane crashed in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia.

factual — AP95% confidence

A military transport plane with 128 people on board crashed shortly after taking off.

factual — AP95% confidence

At least 66 people were killed in a military plane crash in Colombia.

factual — head of Colombia’s armed forces95% confidence

Dozens of people were injured in the crash.

factual — AP80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Central Military hospital 50% Putumayo 60% Bogota 60% Puerto Leguizamo ×470% Colombia’s Armed Forces ×370% Colombia ×590% Military plane crash ×295%

Keywords

military plane crash 100% fatalities 80% injured passengers 70% military transport plane 60% puerto leguizamo 50% amazonian province 40%

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Very Negative

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News Report

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90%

Geographic Perspective

Colombia

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