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A Colombian Aerospace Force C-130H Hercules carrying 125 people — 114 passengers and 11 crew — crashed shortly after takeoff from Caucayá Airport in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, on March 23, 2026. Casualty figures remain disputed, with official reports ranging from 8 to 34 dead and dozens injured, while unofficial military sources suggest the toll could exceed 80. The aircraft, donated by the U.S. Air Force in 2020, was transporting troops when ammunition aboard detonated following an onboard fire, raising urgent questions about fleet maintenance, operational safety, and Colombia's defense spending priorities.