Puerto Leguízamo
LocationTransport plane crashes shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens.
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Puerto Leguízamo is a municipality in Putumayo Department, Colombia, where a tragic accident occurred on March 23, 2026. A Colombian Air Force plane, carrying over 120 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from the Puerto Leguízamo airport, resulting in at least 66 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident has sent shockwaves through the country, with President Gustavo Petro condemning it as an 'unfortunate accident that should never have happened.' The cause of the crash is still under investigation. This devastating event highlights the risks faced by military personnel and civilians alike in Colombia's aviation industry.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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News from Puerto Leguízamo
Qué se sabe del accidente de un avión militar que dejó al menos 68 muertos en el sur de Colombia
Kolumbien: Militärflugzeug mit über 120 Menschen abgestürzt
Suben a 66 los fallecidos en el accidente de un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Kolumbien: Mindestens 66 Tote bei Absturz von Militärmaschine
Militärflugzeug in Kolumbien abgestürzt - Tote und Verletzte
Colombian Air Force plane crashes with scores of soldiers on board
Un Hércules de la Fuerza Aérea colombiana con 125 personas a bordo se estrella en el sur de Colombia
Kolumbien: Militärflugzeug mit mehr als 120 Menschen abgestürzt
