Military helicopter crash in Congo kills three foreign nationals

October 31, 2024 | 11:30 AM ET |

Kinshasa: A military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing the pilot, co-pilot, and a technician, all of whom were foreign nationals.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities or nationalities of the crew members.

The accident happened while the helicopter was landing at N’Dolo Airport.​​​​​​​

The cause of the accident is unknown, but authorities are investigating.

Firefighting vehicles were rushed to the area to control the flames.

N’Dolo Airport, in the commune of Barumbu, on the banks of the Funa River, is mainly used for light aircraft.

A military drone that belonged to the M23 rebels crashed Tuesday in the eastern North Kivu province, according to sources.

This is a developing story.