2024-10-01 18:27:35
After the accident of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) helicopter on the morning of September 29, 2024, in which eight uniformed personnel died, the authorities have announced that a exhaustive investigation to clarify the causes of the accident. The Colombian Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil), responsible for air regulation in the country, has assumed a key role in the process.
In an official statement, the Colombian Aerocivil confirmed its commitment to fully collaborate with the competent authorities in the search for answers about what happened. “We are committed to providing all the necessary support to the loved ones of the victims and to working hand in hand with the competent authorities to carry out an exhaustive investigation that will clarify the causes of this tragedy,” the entity said.
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The priority is to determine the exact circumstances of the accident, which occurred while the aircraft was covering a humanitarian mission on the route between Marandúa and Cumaribo. Aerocivil emphasized that the investigation will seek to provide clarity about the incident and prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
The research will have the comprehensive support of the Colombian Air Forcewhich is also providing key information about the mission and the deceased crew members. In addition, possible technical, human and meteorological factors that could have contributed to the accident will be analyzed.
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This investigation will be crucial to understanding the causes of the tragic incident and ensuring safety in future humanitarian and military operations in the country.