Colombian Army Mi-17 Crash
Event Report
Colombian Army
| Date | April 29, 2024 |
| Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| Force | Colombian Army |
| Location |
Rural Arenal, Bolívar, Colombia
8.46, -73.94 |
| Aircraft | Mi-17 (Mi-17 Hip-H) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A Colombian Army Mi-17 crashed in rural Arenal while carrying supplies to troops. Colombia’s Army said all nine soldiers aboard were killed. Search personnel reached the wreckage while aviation investigators began examining the cause. The Associated Press noted that armed groups operate in the region, while the Army’s initial account did not report hostile fire.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of Mi-17 Hip-H
Rural Arenal, Bolívar, Colombia
