Colombian Army Black Hawk Crashes in Cauca With 19 Military Personnel Aboard
A Colombian Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in rural Inza, Cauca, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 19, while flying from Popayan to Inza with 19 military personnel aboard: four crew members and 15 soldiers. The Army confirmed that all 15 soldiers survived and were in stable condition, but its initial statement did not provide a […]
A Colombian Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in rural Inza, Cauca province on Monday, Oct. 19, while transporting 19 military personnel from Popayan. All 15 soldiers aboard survived with stable conditions, while the status of the four crew members remains unclear. The helicopter, registered EJC 2175, was on a supply and personnel transport mission.
Inza is in the mountainous eastern Cauca region, where armed groups have caused security concerns. The Army is investigating the crash and determining the cause, which could include mechanical failure or weather conditions. The official report has yet to provide a final tally of injuries and identify the hospitals receiving the injured personnel.
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- Colombia Army Black Hawk Crashes in Cauca riotimesonline.com
