{"id":73750,"date":"2023-02-07T16:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/president-mnangagwa-mourns-2-air-force-of-zimbabwe-pilots-who-died-in-aircraft-crash-2"},"modified":"2023-02-07T23:00:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T21:00:25","slug":"president-mnangagwa-mourns-2-air-force-of-zimbabwe-pilots-who-died-in-aircraft-crash-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/president-mnangagwa-mourns-2-air-force-of-zimbabwe-pilots-who-died-in-aircraft-crash-2","title":{"rendered":"President Mnangagwa Mourns 2 Air Force Of Zimbabwe Pilots Who Died In Aircraft Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent messages of condolence to the Munyanduki and Manyenga families following the death of two Air Force of Zimbabwe pilots \u2013 Group Captain Ben Munyanduki and Wing Commander Daniel Manyenga \u2013 in an aircraft crash.<\/p>\n

The duo died when an Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) SF260 trainer aircraft, crashed in the Mlezu College general area near Gweru, killing the two pilots onboard.<\/b><\/p>\n

The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it hit a power line and crashed. In a statement seen by Pindula News, President Mnangagwa said the deceased were among the most experienced cadres in the Airforce of Zimbabwe. Reads the statement:<\/p>\n

The death of two Senior Officer Pilots in a fatal aircrash in Midlands on 3rd February, 2023, was a heart-wrenching tragedy which robbed our Air Force of Zimbabwe. AFZ, of two of its most experienced cadres whose dedication and loyalty to their country was beyond debate. Late Group Captain Ben Munyanduki and Wing Commander Daniel Manyenga ranked among the best in the Air Force of Zimbabwe, and leave behind an indelible career as trainers in the Force I am deeply saddened that such promising Officers whose prospects in AFZ were great. have had their lives cut in this sudden, very violent and unexpected way, all in the course of duty. Our Nation salutes them for their outstanding role in safeguarding Zimbabwe\u2019s air- space and thus its territorial integrity and sovereignty. They will be sorely missed in the AFZ, and by the many pilots and pilot-cadets who went through their hands.<\/p>\n

On behalf of our Nation, Government, the Zimbabwe Defence Force, ZDF, my Family and on my behalf, I, with a very heavy heart, express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to Families of the two deceased senior officers. and to their spouses and children especially In condoling with the Families, I urge them to find solace and comfort in that our whole Nation shares in their grief and joins them in mourning the two officers\u2019 untimely demise. They shall forever remain in our hearts.<\/p>\n

May their dear souls rest in eternal peace.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent messages of condolence to the Munyanduki and Manyenga families following the death of two Air Force of Zimbabwe pilots \u2013 Group Captain Ben Munyanduki and Wing Commander Daniel Manyenga \u2013 in an aircraft crash. 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