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TANAPA helicopter crashes in Dar Es Salaam, killing all 4 people on board.

Dar Es Salaam: A helicopter  (Robinson R-44 Raven II reg 5H-TWA) owned and operated by Tanzania National Park Authority has crashed on saturday, killing all 4 people on board.


The helicopter went down in Kipunguni B Moshi Bar,Ukonga-Ilala Dar es Salaam. It was on on approach to Dar Es Salaam International Airport (DAR/HTDA).




The helicopter worth $500,000, was recently donated to the Tanzanian government by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, to help with anti-poaching operations.


"Two pilots from the police force, a civilian pilot and a police officer were killed

Investigations are still underway to establish the cause of the apparent accident.


Robinson R-44 Raven II reg 5H-TWA before the crash. photo credit byDavid Osborn


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