Henry Nthani
Henry Nthani is a former pilot with the Zomba Air Base who provided testimony regarding the June 10 military plane crash that killed then vice-president Saulos Chilima and several others. He suggested that pilots are trained to switch off the master electrical switch in the event of an impending crash to reduce the risk of ignition, a detail that may help explain the lack of explosion during the incident.
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Captain Henry Nthani provided a technical explanation regarding the crash and the absence of flames.
Widow’s claim adds new twist to Chilima crash inquiry - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports
Malawi· 2026-06-29
Captain Henry Nthani’s appearance before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa aircraft tragedy was one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the inquiry.
OPINION | Captain Nthani’s Testimony Answers Some Questions—But the Most Critical Ones Remain Unanswered - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-25Captain Henry Nthani has delivered a strong assessment of the military aircraft crash that killed Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima.
Chilima Crash ‘Could Not Be Stopped’ — Captain Nthani’s Shocking Testimony That Can Rewrite The Crash Narrative - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-24
