There are serious concerns about the safety and maintenance of law enforcement aircraft.
News Colombia.
In a tragic accident that occurred in Cumaribo, Vichada, a Huey II helicopter of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) crashed during an aeromedical evacuation mission, leaving eight dead.
This incident is just the latest in a series of air crashes that have rocked the country, raising serious concerns about the safety and maintenance of law enforcement aircraft.
“A worrying record”
Over the last few months, several accidents have claimed the lives of military and police officers in Colombia.
In October 2023, an Army MI-17 helicopter crashed in Anorí, Antioquia, leaving 12 people injured due to possible excess weight.
On February 5, an Army Black Hawk crashed in Unguía, Chocó, resulting in the deaths of four people while attempting to land on a heliport.
In Caramanta, Antioquia, a Black Hawk helicopter of the Anti-Narcotics Police crashed into a mountain on February 22, claiming the lives of four police officers.
In addition, an Army MI-17 helicopter fell in Santa Rosa del Sur, Bolívar, six months ago, causing the death of nine soldiers who were carrying out supply tasks.
Challenges in aircraft maintenance
These tragic events have led Representative Carolina Arbeláez to speak out about the alarming situation of aircraft maintenance in the public force.
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In another notable incident, on 1 July 2023, two FAC T-27 Tucanos collided in midair at the Apiay base, Meta, resulting in the death of one of the pilots. Finally, the detachment of the rotor of an Army UH-1N helicopter in Quibdó, Chocó, on March 19 of last year, left four soldiers dead.
The series of air accidents in Colombia highlights the urgent need to improve the maintenance of public force aircraft.
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