At least 13 killed as military plane crashes near homes in Kenge, DR Congo
At least 13 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed near homes in Kenge, in the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plane was travelling towards the capital, Kinshasa, from Kikwit when it suffered a technical malfunction. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft came down in a residential plot and burst into flames.Officials said the aircraft was carrying military personnel and civilians, including senior officers. Remy Saki Bokinda, the province vice governor, said there was no landing strip available in Kenge, which contributed to the crash site being in a populated area. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
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US F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany on Tuesday during or after a training exercise, according to military and air traffic control statements. One pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment. Emergency response personnel were at the scene as the cause of the crash remained under investigation.The US military said the aircraft was assigned to Spangdahlem air base, which is used by US forces in Germany. In a separate statement, Germany's air traffic control authority said four F-16s had been taking part in a training exercise. It said two jets were still in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:37 LONDON
