A military helicopter belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo crashed in Kinshasa on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality and two injuries, as confirmed by officials.
The victims were foreign nationals, though their identities have not been revealed. Two crew members with serious injuries were transported to a nearby hospital.
The incident occurred during the helicopter’s landing at N’Dolo Airport in Kinshasa, and the exact cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Firefighting units were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames. N’Dolo Airport, situated in the Barumbu commune by the Funa River, primarily serves light aircraft.
Accidents involving aircraft are not uncommon in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, a military drone operated by M23 rebels crashed in the eastern North Kivu province, according to local reports.