By Enyichukwu Enemanna
At least three crew members were feared dead following a military helicopter crash in Niger on Monday, the defence ministry announced.
The helicopter landed at an airport in the capital Niamey on Monday, killing three people on board including an expatriate instructor.
The helicopter was returning from a routine training flight when it crashed on a military runway, the statement said.
The wreckage burst into flames, blocking rescuers from reaching the crew.
A commission of inquiry has been set up to determine the cause of the accident.
