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It appears nobody has survived the plane crash in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Air Serv officials have announced.

It appears nobody has survived the plane crash in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Air Serv officials have announced.

The Beechcraft plane, a humanitarian air service flight, crashed into a mountain near Bukavu, during a storm on September 1. The Air Serv operator said the plane was carrying 15 passengers and two crew members. The company provides air transport for international aid agencies.

Air Serv regional manager Amy Cathey said UN rescue teams were already securing the site and searching for and recovering bodies.

According to reports, the plane was last contacted in heavy rain 10 minutes from Bukavu and rescue helicopter was not initially able to land. It was reported late on Monday that the plane had lost contact with ground control after leaving Kisangani.

Many agencies organize their own air travel for staff in DR Congo because of the country’s poor air safety record.

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