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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Manuel Rueda

‘Crappy’ military aircraft criticised after dozens of soldiers killed in crash

Gustavo Petro
  • A military transport plane crash in southwestern Colombia on Monday killed 66 soldiers, with 57 others rescued and receiving treatment.
  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro strongly criticised the use of secondhand military aircraft, specifically mentioning the US-donated Hercules CJ-130 involved in the incident.
  • Petro stated that an army “cannot defend its own people with crappy gifts” and that donated planes often cost more to maintain than buying new ones.
  • The Hercules CJ-130, part of a 2020 cooperation agreement with the US, underwent a detailed overhaul in 2023, including engine inspections and component replacements.
  • An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, with experts noting the short runway at Puerto Leguizamo airport and political critics highlighting cuts to Colombia's defence budget.

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Furious Colombian president criticises secondhand military aircraft after dozens killed in crash

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