A C-130 Hercules aircraft belonging to the Air Force crashed in the Putumayo region. The identities of some of the 66 soldiers who perished in the accident have been released.

Live: A FAC (Colombian Air Force) aircraft crashed near Puerto Leguízamo, with 128 people on board. Testimony from a rescuer who assisted in the emergency following the Hercules aircraft accident. Photo: EL TIEMPO / Social media. JOURNALIST March 24, 2026, 05:20 Updated: March 24, 2026, 05:43 00:00 00:00 Comment This Monday, March 23, an air accident was reported in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, involving an aircraft from the Colombian Air Force, carrying 128 people: 11 crew members, 115 members of the National Army, and 2 officers from the National Police. Accident involving a Hercules aircraft. Photo: Taken from a video on social media. During the emergency, authorities reported that one soldier was unharmed and that 57 military personnel were evacuated. Eight of them were taken to Florencia and 49 to Bogotá, where they are receiving treatment at the Central Military Hospital and the Military Health Battalion. Authorities are continuing rescue and assistance efforts in the area, while information about the passengers and the condition of the survivors is being updated. Follow the minute-by-minute updates. Mon, March 24, 2026 - 05:34 66 deaths confirmed. The Hercules C-130 aircraft accident resulted in the deaths of 66 military personnel, according to the latest report from authorities. See the full report. NEWS DESK Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. 00:00 00:00 Comment Accident Putumayo FAC C-130 Hercules Injured Dead Soldiers EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email based on your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.