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Mil Mi-8 crash near Muxaluando, Bengo, Angola

fatal2001-12-1524 fatalities
Summary

The Mi-8 was flying from Uíge to Luanda when witnesses reported a loud bang, after which the helicopter fell to the ground. All 24 on board were killed.

Incident details
Date
2001-12-15
Location
Muxaluando, Bengo, Angola
Aircraft
Mil Mi-8
Registration
D2-MAI
Operator
Show Air Services
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
24
Injuries
0
Occupants
24
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
cruise
-8.5000, 14.5000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities24
Injuries0
SourceFlight International
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