Trending Now - Colombian Military Plane Crash Results in Multiple Fatalities

WHO:

Pedro Sanchez, Minister of Defence of Colombia

Jhon Gabriel Molina, governor of the Putumayo department

Carlos Fernando Silva, commander of Colombia’s Air Force

WHAT:

At least 34 people have died in the crash of a Colombian military plane.

125 people were on board the Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130.

21 victims are still to be identified.

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, hitting the ground 1.5 km (0.9 miles) from the departure point.

Ammunition on board detonated due to a fire on the aircraft.

WHERE:

The crash occurred in Puerto Leguizamo, a municipality in the Amazonian province of Putumayo, Colombia.

WHEN:

The incident occurred on March 24th, 2026.

WHY:

There was no indication of an “attack by illegal actors” according to Minister of Defence Pedro Sanchez.

HOW:

The air force dispatched two planes equipped with 74 beds to transport the injured to hospitals in Bogotá and other locations.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 05:40 UTC)

A tragic incident occurred today when a Colombian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo, resulting in at least 34 fatalities among the 125 people on board. Minister of Defence Pedro Sanchez confirmed that there is no indication of an attack by illegal actors, while 21 victims are still to be identified and ammunition on the aircraft detonated due to a fire. In response, the air force has dispatched two planes equipped with 74 beds to transport the injured to hospitals in Bogotá and other locations.