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Pilots Die From Injuries Following Crash Of MD 500 Helicopter

July 08 2015

Kenya

The two Kenyan helicopter pilots involved in a crash on Monday have succumbed to their injuries.

The military helicopter crashed while landing at a military base in Bargoni in the Coast province, according to the Daily Nation (Nairobi).

The MD 500 helicopter experienced technical problems while landing, said a military spokesman.

The aircraft crashed and burst into flames. The pilot and co-pilot were badly burned and died that night, according to Kenya's Standard.

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