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Uganda: Captain Caroline Busingye dies in chopper crash

Uganda’s army has confirmed the death of a pilot in a helicopter crash after take-off near Entebbe on Thursday.

Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) spokeswoman Brig Flavia Byekwaso said the incident happened during a flight training session.

“Today afternoon at about 2:15pm a jet ranger piloted by two cadet trainees on a mutual training flight came down immediately after take off near Lido beach. The two were rushed to hospital to ascertain their health,” she said.

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The person who died was identified as Captain Caroline Busingye.

Here are some photos of the wreckage published by the Daily Monitor

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