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Aerospatiale Alouette III crash near Harare, Zimbabwe

fatal1969-01-072 fatalities
Summary

A Rhodesian Air Force Alouette III crashed at New Sarum air base, Salisbury. Both crew were killed.

Incident details
Date
1969-01-07
Location
Harare, Zimbabwe
Registration
R5117
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Unknown
-17.9200, 31.0900
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries0
SourceRhodesian Forces
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