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IAR 316B Alouette III crash near 240km S of Luanda, Benguela, Angola

serious2001-02-19
Summary

The Alouette III was flying from Balombo to Lubango when it was reported shot down.

Incident details
Date
2001-02-19
Location
240km S of Luanda, Benguela, Angola
Operator type
military
Probable cause
Hostile action
-10.5000, 13.8000
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries—
SourceAir Forces Monthly
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