SUDAN HELICOPTER CRASH

Horror as SAF Helicopter crashes leaving government officials dead.

Photo Credit : AFP News Agency

The Helicopter pictured above was landing in the Al-Qadarif State. However whilst attempting to land the helicopter struck a Communication Tower.

"Flames and thick dark smoke rose from the aircraft" - Adam Hassan , Witness

The helicopter was on a tour of the province. This crash isn't the first for Sudans Military. The crash left 7 dead and many injured. The fatalities included Al-Qadarif Governor, as well as his Cabinet Chief Mirghani Saleh. Also among the dead was the countries minister of Agriculture and the Local police chief lost his life.

A investigation is underway. Fingers are being pointed at the government for poor maintenance of a ageing fleet. Most of the fleet is Soviet Built. Other recent SAF crashes suggest technical problems have caused them to encounter unusual aircraft behavior, Especially in bad weather.

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Written by Kian: Miles to go - Aviation Blogging