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Air Force Events ·Sep 24, 2022 ·πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda

Uganda People's Defence Forces Mi-24 Hind Damaged

Event Report

Uganda People's Defence Forces
DateSept. 24, 2022
CountryπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda
ForceUganda People's Defence Forces
Location Saaka Airfield, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda
0.65, 30.27
Aircraft Mi-24 Hind
Event type Damaged
Description

A Ugandan Mi-24 gunship came down on a house about half a kilometre from Saaka Airfield near Fort Portal at about 9:30 a.m. on 24 September 2022, according to the Daily Monitor. A UPDF spokesperson said the helicopter developed a mechanical fault in flight and the pilot made an emergency landing, and that no one aboard or in the house was injured. The helicopter and the house roof were damaged. The army said a technical team would investigate the cause.

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Side Profile
Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter profile drawing
Profile of Mi-24 Hind
Saaka Airfield, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda
Saaka Airfield, Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Uganda