Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS)
Flight / Schedule
Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS)
Aircraft
Lockheed C-130H HerculesRegistration
FAC1016
MSN
382-5014
Year of Manufacture
1984
Date
March 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Crash Site
Destroyed
Crash Location
2 km W of Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) -
Region
South America • Colombia
Coordinates
-0.1787°, -74.7938°
Narrative Report
On March 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS) experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130H Hercules, operated by Fuerza Aeroespacial de Colombia (FAC), with the event recorded near 2 km W of Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) -.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was initial climb at a destroyed crash site.
8 fatalities were recorded, 113 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A Lockheed C-130H Hercules of the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo and was destroyed by fire. The aircraft was performing a troop transport mission for the National Army. Officials reported preliminary information, stating 8 fatalities, 73 occupants injured and 43 missing.
Aircraft reference details include registration FAC1016, MSN 382-5014, year of manufacture 1984.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -0.1787°, -74.7938°.
Fatalities
Total
8
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A Lockheed C-130H Hercules of the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo and was destroyed by fire. The aircraft was performing a troop transport mission for the National Army. Officials reported preliminary information, stating 8 fatalities, 73 occupants injured and 43 missing.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
113
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS)
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Crash Site
Destroyed
Region / Country
South America • Colombia
Aircraft Details
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