BDF fighter jet crashes, kills one

Pini Bothoko | Friday April 27, 2018 15:06

 

The incident happened between Gaborone Golf Club and Cricket Club in the afternoon. It is believed that the pilot lost control during rehearsal.

Statement from BDF

The Botswana Defence Force informs the public of an unfortunate incident in which a pilot lost his life in a BF5 fighter aircraft crash which occurred at Gaborone Golf Course today at around 1145hrs during the BDF Day celebration rehearsals.

Names of the deceased are still withheld until his next of kin have been informed. The BDF requests the public tho accord the family and friends the privacy they deserve to mourn their loved one.

As a matter of urgency the Commander has directed the appointment of an investigation team to examine the cause of the crash.

At this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased.