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IAR 316B Alouette III crash near Saurimo Air Base, Lunda Sul, Angola

serious2015-01-21
Summary

The Alouette III crashed during a flying display at Saurimo Air Base marking the 39th anniversary of the Air Force. The pilot and co-pilot were injured and the aircraft destroyed, with the rotors separating and the tail severed. A commission of inquiry was established.

Incident details
Date
2015-01-21
Location
Saurimo Air Base, Lunda Sul, Angola
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
manoeuvre
Source
ANGOP ↗
-9.6900, 20.4300
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceANGOP
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