The four crew members who were in the National Army helicopter lost their lives, after the precipitation of the aircraft, which apparently suffered mechanical failures.
The accident occurred this afternoon in the La Playita sector in Quibdó, Chocó. President Petro ordered the authorities to move immediately to the area to deal with the serious emergency.
“A few minutes ago an Army helicopter crashed in Quibdó as it was carrying out supply tasks. I have given the order to the authorities to move immediately to the area to deal with the emergency and investigate the causes of what happened,” wrote Gustavo Petro.
Similarly, the Head of State confirmed the identities of the deceased persons. “It is with sadness that I regret to report that there were no survivors in the plane crash in Quibdó. I accompany the families of the CT. Hector Jerez, TE. Julieth Garcia, SS. Johan Orozco and SS. Ruben Leguizamon in this painful moment. We will not leave them alone.”
