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Petro questions use of secondhand planes by Colombia’s military after deadly crash
The crash of a 1983 Hercules CJ-130 killed 69 and injured 57, raising concerns over outdated military equipment and bureaucratic delays in modernization.
- On Monday, a military Hercules CJ-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Colombia's Putumayo province, killing 67 service members and two policemen; the Defense Ministry reported Tuesday that 57 survivors were transported to Bogota for treatment.
- The Hercules underwent a detailed overhaul in 2023, with engines inspected and key components replaced, after the United States donated the aircraft to Colombia in 2020 under a military cooperation agreement.
- Puerto Leguízamo airport features a 1.2-kilometer runway; the plane crashed less than 2 kilometers away. Aviation expert Erich Saumeth said the crash likely resulted from operational factors rather than mechanical failure, stating "I don't think this plane crashed because of a lack of good parts."
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized secondhand military aircraft as a "crappy gift," citing "bureaucratic difficulties" in modernization efforts. Former Colombian President Duque countered, urging Petro to "calm down" and investigate weight and runway factors.
- Critics of Petro note a lack of execution regarding military contracts and reduced flight hours due to budget cuts. Petro demanded that officials "not up to the challenge" be removed, signaling broader friction over military readiness and accountability.
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avisendanmark.dkThe death toll from one of Colombia's worst plane crashes in years has risen to 69, according to an updated count of the number of fatalities. The Hercules plane crashed on Monday about a kilometer from the...
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