Event Brief
Inquiry hears Chilima flight lacked emergency locator
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: Zomba Air Base commander says the Dornier aircraft flew in severe weather and lacked a functioning locator system.
WHO: Colonel Alex Mwachande, Zomba Air Base commander; Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee investigating the June 10, 2024 crash
WHAT: Testimony to Parliament said the aircraft encountered very bad weather and operated without a functioning emergency locator system.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM ET
WHERE: Malawi
WHY: The testimony raised questions about the circumstances of the June 10, 2024 Chikangawa plane crash, including severe weather and the lack of an emergency locator system.
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