The accident involved a Lockheed Martin-built Hercules C-130 transport plane, which crashed after flying just 1.5 km after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo. The ammo and explosives being carried on board the military transport plane also detonated as a result of the crash,

Colombian Air Force C-130 plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 66 people, injuring dozens and leaving many missing.

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 crashed shortly after take-off from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo on Monday, killing at least 33 to 34 people and injuring dozens more, according to Colombian officials and international news agencies.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a staple of military aviation, crashed in Colombia's Amazon region, leaving many questions about the cause.

The C-130 was built with longevity in mind. The airframe was over-engineered to be tough. The skin is thick. The frame is stress tolerant. Four robust turboprop engines deliver thrust and control regardless of conditions, even in dirt, dust, or ice.

Colombian Defence Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez expressed condolences and urged for patience until official information is provided regarding the tragedy.