Colombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66 After Takeoff From Amazon Outpost

Overview

• The C-130 Hercules, which lifted off Monday from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, was carrying 125 people including 11 crew, according to the Air Force commander.
• Authorities report at least 66 dead, with dozens injured and four still missing, as rescue, medical evacuation, and identification continue.
• Officials say there are no signs of an attack, and ammunition on board detonated in the fire as soldiers, firefighters, and local residents pulled survivors from the wreckage.
• Videos show the aircraft flying very low after takeoff, and investigators are looking at a possible loss of altitude along with maintenance records, loading, weather, and crew procedures.
• Lockheed Martin pledged to help the probe, and President Gustavo Petro tied the tragedy to stalled upgrades that he says left the transport fleet outdated.