Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, along with nine other people, tragically lost their lives in a plane crash. The incident occurred when a small military aircraft they were traveling in crashed in bad weather. The wreckage was found in a mountainous area in the northern part of the country after an extensive search that lasted over a day. There were no survivors. The nation is mourning this devastating loss, and Malawi’s president has announced a state funeral and 21 days of mourning in honor of Vice President Chilima and the other victims.
The cause of the tragic plane crash involving Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other occupants remains under investigation. On June 10, 2024, a Malawi Defence Force Dornier 228 aircraft carrying Vice-President Chilima and others crashed in the Chikangawa Forest Reserve in Mzimba District. The aircraft had departed from Lilongwe and was en route to Mzuzu Airport when it disappeared from radar shortly after takeoff. Poor weather conditions prevailed along the intended flight path, and eyewitnesses reported an aircraft crash in the forest area. Authorities found the wreckage on June 11, and unfortunately, there were no survivors.
In response to the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others, Malawi is mourning deeply. The nation has declared a state funeral for the victims and a 21-day period of mourning. This somber occasion reflects the profound impact of the loss on the country and its people
