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A Colombian military transport plane carrying more than 120 people crashed just moments after takeoff, turning a routine flight into a devastating tragedy that left dozens dead and many others injured. Story Facts Shared The aircraft, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules operated by the Colombian Air Force, went down on March 23, 2026, shortly after departing from Caucayá Airport in Puerto Leguízamo. This remote town lies in the Putumayo department in southern Colombia, a region surrounded by dense rainforest and close to the borders with Peru and Ecuador. The plane was on a military transport mission, heading toward Tres de Mayo Airport in Puerto Asís.   According to initial reports, the aircraft barely made it beyond the early stages of flight. Within minutes of takeoff, while still climbing, it suddenly lost altitude and crashed approximately one to two kilometers from the runway. The impact occurred in a thick jungle area, making access difficult for rescue teams. Witnesses and ea...