Colombian Army Black Hawk crashes in Cauca with 19 on board

A Colombian Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed on Monday, October 19, 2026, in the municipality of Inzá, Cauca. The aircraft, registered as EJC 2175, was performing a military mission involving personnel transport and logistical supply between Popayán and Inzá.

All 19 people on board survived the incident. The occupants included four crew members and 15 soldiers from the Báltico 2 platoon, consisting of one non-commissioned officer and 14 professional soldiers. While everyone is alive, several individuals sustained injuries; reports indicate four personnel suffered fractures, while others received treatment for bruises and contusions. The injured are reported to be in stable condition.

The Colombian Air Force deployed King-350 ambulance aircraft to Popayán to assist in the medical evacuation and care of the wounded. The Colombian Army has activated emergency protocols and dispatched a team of technical specialists, engineers, and aeronautical experts to the crash site to investigate whether the cause was mechanical failure, weather conditions, or other factors. No official cause for the crash has been determined.