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Aerospatiale Alouette III crash near Gutu, Zimbabwe

minor2018-12-29
Summary

An Air Force of Zimbabwe Alouette III flying from Harare to Gutu developed a fault and made a forced landing in the Mchakazi area near Ranga school. The three on board were unhurt.

Incident details
Date
2018-12-29
Location
Gutu, Zimbabwe
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
en route
Source
ZBC ↗
-19.6500, 31.1000
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceZBC
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