Plane crash in DR Congo kills more than a dozen
Summary
A military plane crashed in southwest Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 14 people, including senior military officials. The plane tried to make an emergency landing in Kenge after a technical problem but crashed into a residential area.Key Facts
- The crash happened on a flight from Kikwit to the capital, Kinshasa.
- The plane had a technical fault and tried to land in Kenge, where no proper runway exists.
- Fourteen people died, including two generals, other military personnel, and civilians.
- The pilot’s body was found outside the crashed plane.
- Most bodies were badly burned, making identification difficult.
- An official investigation has been started to find out what caused the crash.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo has ongoing conflicts, especially near its eastern border.
- Armed groups in the eastern DRC compete to control valuable mining areas.
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