By Chisomo Phiri
Opposition Members of Parliament(MPs), led by Leader of the Opposition George Chaponda on Friday urged the government to discuss the preliminary report by German investigators into the June 10, 2024, plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others.
Chaponda informed the House that he had submitted a request to discuss the matter and emphasized the need for members to weigh in on the report’s findings.
However, Government Chief Whip Jacob Hara cautioned that the preliminary report should not be considered conclusive, as a comprehensive report is yet to be released.
Said Hara:”Members with questions or concerns should note that this report is from independent investigators, not the government. We can provide clarification where relevant, but cannot directly address the report’s findings.”
The preliminary report revealed critical issues, including the lack of a flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and a non-functional emergency locator transmitter due to an expired battery last replaced in 2004.
The report also showed that the crash occurred 700 meters from a settlement after the aircraft collided with a tree trunk, impacting the right wing’s outer part at a height of 4.5 meters.
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