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Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others tragically died in a plane crash. The incident sparked a widespread search effort, with soldiers, police, and forest rangers combing the area for the missing aircraft carrying high-profile individuals.

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A military plane carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima alongside nine others went missing on a flight from Lilongwe to Karonga. The aircraft, reportedly a Beachcraft 1900, lost contact with air traffic control shortly after departure. The search operation involving the Malawi Defense Force, National Police Service, and several officials is ongoing to locate the missing plane and passengers. President Lazarus Chakwera expressed deep concern and called for prayers for the safe return of the Vice President and the other occupants of the aircraft. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the plane remain unclear, urging authorities and search teams to intensify efforts in locating the missing aircraft [1][2][3][4].

Reports suggest that the military aircraft carrying Vice President Chilima was not detected on radar for several hours, heightening fears for the safety of those on board. As the search continues, various nations and military forces are extending support and resources to assist in the search and rescue operation. The disappearance of the airplane has prompted concerns and garnered international attention, with neighboring countries monitoring the situation closely [5][6][7].

Amid the uncertainty surrounding the missing aircraft, international media outlets are covering the story extensively, with updates on the search efforts and statements from Malawian officials keeping the public informed about the situation. The disappearance of the military plane, carrying high-ranking officials, has sent shockwaves through Malawi, triggering a widespread search operation in hopes of locating the missing aircraft and its passengers [8][9][10].

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euronews - 46 days ago - Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima has been killed in a plane crash, the president said on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the airplane.

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The Globe and Mail - 46 days ago - The group was traveling to attend the funeral of a former government minister. Saulos Chilima had just returned from an official visit to South Korea on Sunday

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Just The News - 46 days ago - "I am deeply saddened and sorry to inform you that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy,” the president said.

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USA Today - 46 days ago - Saulos Klaus Chilima, a married father of two, had served Malawi as vice president since 2014.

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SkyNews - 46 days ago - The flight - carrying vice-president Saulos Chilima, six other passengers and three military crew members - "went off radar" after leaving the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning.

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Boston Globe - 46 days ago - Soldiers, police officers, and forest rangers are continuing to search for a missing military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president, a former first lady and eight others that is suspected to have crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country.

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AllAfrica - 46 days ago - The government has announced that the Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Saulos Chilima, along with nine other passengers, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in the Chikangawa mountain range. President Lazarus Chakwera declared a national day of mourning and the government has also announced a 21-day mourning period. The Office of the President and Cabinet in Malawi reported that the aircraft departed from Lilongwe slightly after 9 am but did not successfully land as planned at Mzuzu International Airport.

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Time - 46 days ago - Air traffic control told the aircraft to not attempt a landing because of bad weather and poor visibility before it lost contact and disappeared from radar a short time later.

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The Independent - 47 days ago - Malawian Defence Force aircraft goes off radar on Monday morning

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Just The News - 47 days ago - The aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima disappeared from radar on a small trip from the country's capital to a large city in its mountainous region. It also failed to land at the Mzuzu International Airport 45 minutes later.

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euronews - 47 days ago - The plane left Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, but failed to make its scheduled landing at Mzuzu International Airport around 45 minutes later.