Incident report
Sud Aviation SE 3160 Alouette III crash near Gweru, Zimbabwe
fatal1972-10-172 fatalities
Summary
A Rhodesian Air Force Alouette III crashed near Gwelo after the crew became disorientated at night in rain. Both crew were killed.
Incident details
Date
1972-10-17
Location
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Registration
R5077
Operator
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
-19.4500, 29.8200
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries0
SourceRhodesian Forces
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