Small Plane Crashes into Lake Malawi; Dutch Passenger Rescued

A small plane crashed into Lake Malawi with three people onboard. A Dutch passenger survived with minor injuries and was rescued by fishermen. The other passenger and the pilot are still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the plane was a Cessna C210 operated by Nyasa Express charter airline.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Blantyre | Updated: 21-08-2024 01:59 IST | Created: 21-08-2024 01:59 IST
Small Plane Crashes into Lake Malawi; Dutch Passenger Rescued
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A small plane crashed into Lake Malawi on Tuesday, carrying three individuals, an official in Malawi confirmed.

A Dutch passenger survived the crash and was rescued by local fishermen, but the pilot and another passenger remain missing.

Information Minister Moses Kumkuyu noted that the surviving passenger is female and is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries at a hospital. The Cessna C210 aircraft, operated by Nyasa Express charter airline, crashed in shallow water near the lake's shore.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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