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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The owners of the helicopter which crashed in Mhondoro on Sunday and killed the pilot say they had been in possession of the R44 helicopter for more than a year now.<\/p>\n

The helicopter came down in Lothin Farm popularly known as kwaJojo in the Mhondoro-Chivero area last Sunday killing Captain Peter Chirimuuta (33).<\/p>\n

Speaking to The Herald on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, the owners of the helicopter said the plane had no previous mechanical or technical problems. Said the owner:<\/p>\n

The helicopter had no previous mechanical or technical issues. When it crashed I was actually waiting for it at Charles Prince Airport so that I could take the pilot home.<\/p>\n

As for the cause of the accident, everything so far is still under investigation.<\/p>\n

The company charters out its aircraft to different destinations across the country from its bases in Victoria Falls and Harare.<\/p>\n

President of the Employers Association for Tours and Safari Operations Clement Mukwasi said they were grieved over the death of the pilot. He said:<\/p>\n

We are actually very shocked and concerned about the accident involving the death of the pilot.<\/p>\n

Loss of life is always tragic. We are, however, waiting for the authorities to get to the bottom of the matter.<\/p>\n

Captain Chirimuuta leaves behind a wife and two children.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The owners of the helicopter which crashed in Mhondoro on Sunday and killed the pilot say they had been in possession of the R44 helicopter for more than a year now. 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