Colombian Military Plane Crash Kills 66 and Injures Dozens
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A Colombian military aircraft carrying 128 troops and crew crashed shortly after takeoff in southern Colombia, resulting in 66 deaths and numerous injuries.
- The fatalities included 58 army members, six air force personnel, and two police officers, with four individuals still missing.
- The crash occurred in a remote, jungle-dense area, prompting local residents to assist in rescue efforts and the military to conduct a large-scale airlift for the injured.
- Authorities were continuing to investigate the cause of the crash as of Monday night.
