2024 Colombia Mil Mi-17 crash
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 An Mil Mi-17, similar to the aircraft involved | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 April 2024 |
| Summary | Helicopter crash |
| Site | Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Mil Mi-17 |
| Operator | Colombian Army |
| Registration | EJC-3395[1] |
| Occupants | 9 |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Survivors | 0 |
A Mil Mi-17 helicopter crashed in the town of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia, that was supplying military equipment to soldiers of the National Army of Colombia due to fighting between the guerilla group National Liberation Army and cartel Clan del Golfo. All nine soldiers on board were killed in the crash.[2] The crash occurred around 1:50 local time.
Reactions[edit]
President of Colombia Gustavo Petro expressed his condolences on Twitter stating, "I regret the death of the nine passengers on board the army's helicopter. It was supplying troops that were conducting operations against the Gulf Clan."[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "ECJ-3395 Mil Mi-17V-5 Accident Occurence". Aviation-safety.net. Flight Safety Foundation. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "A Colombian army helicopter has crashed in a rural area of the country's north, killing 9 soldiers". ABC News. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Colombia: 9 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash". DW. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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