# Colombia Army Black Hawk Crash

> Colombian Army Black Hawk crashes in Cauca with 19 alive.
- Title: Colombia Army Black Hawk Crash · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: colombia, army, black hawk, cauca, sikorsky, uh-60, military crash, injuries, news, world, politics, Black
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/colombia-army-black-hawk-crash-cauca
- Author: Mateo Cruz
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:11:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colombia, army, black hawk, cauca, sikorsky, uh-60, military crash, injuries, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A US-made Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Colombia's Cauca department on Monday, injuring 19 people but with no deaths.