Ugandan Military Helicopter Tragedy: Crash Claims Lives in Somalia
A devastating helicopter crash at Mogadishu's international airport has left five Ugandan military personnel dead while two survivors face serious injuries.
A Ugandan military helicopter tragically crashed and erupted in flames at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five individuals on board. The Ugandan military confirmed that the pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer survived the incident but sustained severe injuries and burns. Major General Felix Kulaigye announced that an investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. Witnesses at the airport reported hearing a loud blast followed by a visible cloud of smoke and flames that engulfed the helicopter. Fortunately, firefighting teams promptly managed to contain the blaze. The helicopter was reportedly on a routine combat escort mission, supporting the ongoing efforts of Ugandan troops as part of an African Union force engaged in combat against the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabab, which has been conducting a prolonged insurgency in Somalia for over twenty years. The aircraft had flown in from Balidogle airbase when it crashed into the military section of the airport, causing only minor delays to civilian flight operations.
A devastating helicopter crash at Mogadishu's international airport has left five Ugandan military personnel dead while two survivors face serious injuries.
A Ugandan military helicopter tragically crashed and erupted in flames at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five individuals on board. The Ugandan military confirmed that the pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer survived the incident but sustained severe injuries and burns. Major General Felix Kulaigye announced that an investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway. Witnesses at the airport reported hearing a loud blast followed by a visible cloud of smoke and flames that engulfed the helicopter. Fortunately, firefighting teams promptly managed to contain the blaze. The helicopter was reportedly on a routine combat escort mission, supporting the ongoing efforts of Ugandan troops as part of an African Union force engaged in combat against the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabab, which has been conducting a prolonged insurgency in Somalia for over twenty years. The aircraft had flown in from Balidogle airbase when it crashed into the military section of the airport, causing only minor delays to civilian flight operations.
