UN Copter Missing in Sierra Leone

World | June 29, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

A UN helicopter flying from this west African capital to a provincial city disappeared Tuesday with 24 people on board. The helicopter carried 21 passengers and three crew. It was headed to the western city of Kailahun. Ground controllers lost radio contact with the aircraft and sent a search mission seven minutes later.

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