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IAR 316B Alouette III crash near near Lunundo, Huambo, Angola

fatal2012-03-282 fatalities
Summary

The Alouette III was flying from Huambo to Kuito when it crashed near Lunundo on the banks of the Cutato river, about 60km from Huambo. Two occupants were killed and four injured.

Incident details
Date
2012-03-28
Location
near Lunundo, Huambo, Angola
Operator type
military
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Occupants
6
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
AllAfrica ↗
-12.5000, 16.5000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries4
SourceAllAfrica
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