From The Rio Times · Mateo Cruz · · 1m
Colombia Army Black Hawk Crash
Colombian Army Black Hawk crashes in Cauca with 19 alive.
In brief
Colombian Army Black Hawk crashes in Cauca with 19 alive. A US-made Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Colombia's Cauca department on Monday, injuring 19 people but with no deaths. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Crash Details
A Colombian Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed on Monday afternoon local time between Popayán and Inzá in Cauca department, Colombia.
People Aboard
Four crew members and 15 soldiers from platoon Báltico 2, Third Division, were aboard the aircraft.
Injuries
Four people have fractures and 15 have bruises, all in stable condition according to the Army.
Aircraft Details
The US-built Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, registration EJC 2175, was flying a military supply and personnel transport mission.
Investigation
Army specialists and technicians are being sent to investigate the cause of the crash, which remains unknown.
Why It Matters
The helicopter is US-made, and Colombia’s Army flies US-supplied aircraft, making this crash significant for US military interests.
The key point
A US-made Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Colombia's Cauca department on Monday, injuring 19 people but with no deaths.
