BOGOTA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A Colombian Navy helicopter crashed during a supply mission in northern Colombia, killing one soldier onboard, the navy said Tuesday.

The Bell 412EP helicopter plunged into a body of water shortly after takeoff near the town of Malagana. Three other crew members were rescued and are receiving medical treatment, it added.

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said an inspection team has been established to investigate the crash, with support from the Colombian Aerospace Force. ■