Ugandan army pilot dies in helicopter crash

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.

“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.