ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 351507
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| Date: | Friday 2 February 2024 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Atlas Oryx M-1 (SA 330) |
| Owner/operator: | South African Air Force |
| Registration: | 1247 |
| MSN: | 47 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | near Goma -
 Congo (Democratic Republic)
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Rwindi |
| Goma | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The SAAF Oryx helicopter was hit by gunfire. Two occupants were injured.
Sources:
https://twitter.com/deanwingrin/status/1753352957792330164
https://twitter.com/kenyanaviator/status/1753519473888207236
Media:
A #SAAF Oryx was hit by (12.7mm?) gunfire this morning, injuring the aircraft Commander and the medic aboard. I've waited since this morning to release more info and photos. Herewith additional info and photos.
— Dean Wingrin (@deanwingrin) February 2, 2024
Wishing the crew a speedy recovery. https://t.co/mlniN7mCjd pic.twitter.com/JH9qt5iZj8
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2024 14:42 | gerard57 | Added |
| 07-Feb-2024 07:15 | ASN | Updated [Registration, Cn, Source, Embed code] |
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