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Zambia: a military Y-12 dropped killing 13 people

Mongu, Zambia - One civilian and 12 members of Zambian Air Force

It occurred yesterday while the aircraft was carrying out a mission to distribute food and water to Southern regions of the country affected by drought: the plane, a Chinese-made Y-12, left Mongu Airport (500 Km West to Lusaka) and crashed shortly after the take-off. Defense Minister Wamundila Muliokela confirmed that 13 persons were killed in the crash: 12 militaries of Zambian Air Force and one civilian. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 120713
Rome, Italy, 05/19/2005 12:29
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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