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Zimbabwe helicopter crash kills seven, including prominent businessman and two pilots

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A helicopter crashed Wednesday in Zimbabwe’s northeastern Marondera rural area, east of Harare, killing everyone aboard. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said seven people died, including a prominent businessman, four passengers and two pilots, although some initial reports put the number at six.

Discovered 2026-09-30T11:35:13.048805-07:00 | 2026-09-30T11:35:13.048805-07:00

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  • The crash killed all occupants, including two pilots and a prominent businessman, making it a significant aviation safety event in Zimbabwe.
  • Authorities’ reported death toll differs across initial accounts—seven according to the government spokesperson and six in other reports—underscoring that the final passenger and crew count remains important to establish.

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thesouthafrican.com Reuters Economic Times
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2026-09-30T11:35:13.048805-07:00
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2026-09-30T12:17:38.080102-07:00
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