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Air Force Events ·Oct 30, 2024 ·🇨🇩 Congo Democratic Republic

Democratic Republic of Congo Air Force Mi-24 Crash

Event Report

Democratic Republic of Congo Air Force
DateOct. 30, 2024
Country🇨🇩 Congo Democratic Republic
ForceDemocratic Republic of Congo Air Force
Location Ndolo Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
-4.33, 15.33
Aircraft Mi-24 (Mi-24 Hind)
Event type Crash
Change -1 active
Description

A Democratic Republic of Congo Air Force Mi-24 crashed while landing at Ndolo Airport in Kinshasa and caught fire near the end of the runway. Congolese military sources initially reported one death and two serious injuries, then said the two injured crew members died in hospital, bringing the toll to three. Authorities opened an investigation into the cause.

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Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter profile drawing
Profile of Mi-24 Hind
Ndolo Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ndolo Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo