At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says - NBC News
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A Colombian military transport plane crashed, killing at least 66 people in one of the nation's deadliest aviation accidents.
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A military transport plane crashed in Colombia, killing at least 66 people according to the country's head of armed forces. The incident represents one of the deadliest aviation accidents in recent Colombian history and has prompted immediate investigation into the cause. Military plane crashes of this scale typically raise urgent questions about aircraft maintenance, weather conditions, and pilot error. Colombia's armed forces operate numerous transport aircraft for troop and cargo movement across difficult terrain, making aviation central to military operations. The crash will likely intensify scrutiny of the military's fleet safety protocols and maintenance standards.
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Colombia's armed forces have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with scrutiny expected on fleet safety protocols and maintenance standards.
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