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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.
The person who died was identified as Captain Caroline Busingye.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing on of Capt Caroline Busingye after she was involved in a plane crush today Afternoon in Entebbe. We Commiserate with the family of the late and the UPDF Airforce fraternity during this very difficult moment. MAGRIP. pic.twitter.com/eqQv81f6e7
— Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso (@UPDFspokespersn) February 11, 2021
The privately owned Daily Monitor newspaper tweeted photos of the wreckage.
JUST IN: A UPDF helicopter has crashed in Entebbe near Lido beach. Eye witnesses said there were two occupants in the helicopter but we are yet to ascertain their health condition. However, an ambulance has evacuated them to Kisubi hospital in Kampala
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) February 11, 2021
📸 Eve Muganga/ Courtesy pic.twitter.com/DHLV9XhjLx
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