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A 50-year-old Boeing 727 cargo plane made an emergency landing in Colombia, collapsing its landing gear and sparking debris, but no crew were injured.
A Boeing 727-277 cargo plane operated by Aerosucre made an emergency landing at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in Barranquilla, Colombia, on December 12, 2025, after its landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to tilt and scrape its left wing, sparking debris.
No crew injuries were reported.
Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed the airport to assess runway and infrastructure damage, including a runway light.
Investigators suspect a mechanical or structural failure in the landing gear, raising concerns about aging aircraft, particularly the 50-year-old Boeing 727.
The incident follows a recent fatal Boeing cargo plane crash in Kentucky, prompting increased scrutiny of older freighter safety.
The investigation is ongoing.
Un avión de carga Boeing 727 de 50 años de antigüedad realizó un aterrizaje de emergencia en Colombia, colapsando su tren de aterrizaje y provocando escombros, pero ninguna tripulación resultó herida.