2017 Lesotho Defence Force helicopter crash
 A Eurocopter EC135 T2+, similar to crashed helicopter. | |
| Accident summary | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 April 2017 |
| Summary | Under investigation |
| Site | Near Thaba Putsoa, Maseru District, Lesotho |
| Passengers | 1 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Fatalities | 4 (all) |
| Survivors | 0 |
| Aircraft type | Eurocopter EC135 T2+ |
| Operator | Lesotho Defence Force |
| Flight origin | Mejametalana Airport, Maseru |
On 13 April 2017, a Eurocopter EC135 T2+ of the Lesotho Defence Force crashed in the area of Thaba Putsoa, killing all four people on board.[1][2]
Aircraft
The accident aircraft was a Eurocopter EC135 of the Lesotho Defence Force air wing.[1][2]
Accident
The helicopter was carrying three soldiers and an official from the Ministry of Finance who was delivering pensions to outlying districts. Officials reported it hit power lines and crashed in mountainous terrain near Thaba Putsoa, killing two of the soldiers and critically injuring the other two passengers.[2] Both later died in hospital from their injuries. Lesotho’s Minister of Defence, Tseliso Mokhosi, announced he would visit the site of the accident on the following day.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Helicopter crash kills two Lesotho soldiers". SABC News. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Four dead after Lesotho helicopter crash". ENCA. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
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