Capt Caroline Busingye killed in UPDF helicopter crash in Entebbe
February 11, 2021 Wreckage of the crashed helicopter
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) jet ranger helicopter has crashed near the old airport in Entebbe, killing Capt Caroline Busingye.
UPDF spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Flavia Byekwaso said in a tweet that the light blue helicopter was being piloted by two cadet trainees on a mutual training flight. Today afternoon at about 2:15 pm a jet ranger piloted by two cadet trainees on a mutual training flight came down immediately after takeoff near Lido beach. The two were rushed to the hospital to ascertain their health. Our aviation team is on the ground to investigate the mishap, Byekwaso tweeted.
Daily Monitor
Thursday February 11 2021
This photo shared on social media shows the wreckage of the UPDF jet ranger that crashed in Entebbe with two cadet trainees trainees who were piloting mutual training flight. PHOTOS/ COURTESY
Summary
The development comes just days after the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said Sunday that it had launched investigations into circumstances under which its helicopter crashed in southern Somalia injuring four Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers last week.
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) jet ranger on Thursday crashed in Entebbe, near Lido beach moments after takeoff.
Eye witnesses said there were two occupants in the helicopter who were rushed to hospital after the accident.
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