Horrifying moment army helicopter spirals out of control and drops from sky over town in Colombia leaving four dead | The Sun
AN ARMY helicopter violently fell from the sky and crashed into an urban area leaving four dead this evening.
A video posted online shows the terrifying moment a Colombian National Army helicopter can be seen spinning out of control and crashing to the ground with a plume of smoke.
The horrifying moment is captured by onlookers in the town of in Quibdó from their window as they scream and shout in response to the quickly falling helicopter.
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, confirmed the accident on Twitter at around 8pm and stated that emergency services were on their way to the crash site.
"A few minutes ago an Army helicopter crashed in Quibdó as it was carrying out supply tasks.
"I have ordered the authorities to move immediately to the area".
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Shortly after, President Petro also relayed the news: "It is with sadness that I am sorry to report that there were no survivors in the plane crash in Quibdó."
He told families of the four deceased military personell that he will accompany them in "this painful moment".
"We will not leave them alone."
No reason has currently been given on why the National Army helicopter crashed.
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Local media reported that it was a UH-1N helicopter, which was carrying out a supply operation near the town of Quibdó in the Chocó region in west Colombia.
The UN-1N model "is recognised for carrying out high-impact security missions," according to BluRadio.
Two pilots and two crew members were killed.
One of the victims of the crash was Lieutenant Julieth García – reportedly the first military women to complete the pilot course for the UN-1N helicopter.
She was killed alongside servicemen Hector Jerez, Johan Orozco and Ruben Leguizamon.
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