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B-727 airplane crashed in Congo (2): the provisional number of victims is 78 people

Goma, Congo - Intervention of several helicopters to extinguish the fire

The number of victims in the incident of the Hewa Bora Boeing B-727 airplane, crashed on Goma, Congo, bound to Kinshasa, would be about 78 people, but the number is still provisional. According to some sources of the Goma airport, the airplane was carrying out the takeoff. It crashed on the Birere neighbourhood, burst into flames and also provoking victims at ground. Currently several helicopters...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1088444
Rome, Italy, 04/15/2008 17:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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