The 116 victims of flight AH5017, 110 passengers and 6 Spanish crew members from Swiftair, came from 16 different countries, reflecting the diversity of routes connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Each of these lives was unique, precious, and irreplaceable.
Breakdown by nationality
Other nationalities represented: Canadian, German, Luxembourgish, Belgian, Nigerian, Egyptian, Swiss, British, and 3 Franco-dual nationals (Cameroonian, Chilean, Malian).
Families, students, professionals
Among the passengers were entire families travelling for vacation, students returning from studies in Burkina Faso, humanitarian workers, business professionals, and diplomats. Many were French-Burkinabè dual nationals travelling to visit family. The youngest victim was an infant; the oldest was over 80 years old. Several families lost multiple members in the tragedy.
Memorial sites
Three official memorial sites honor their memory:
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso : A memorial monument with dove statue, stele bearing the 116 names, and flags of the 16 nationalities. Inaugurated on July 24, 2015, on the first anniversary.
- Gossi, Mali : A commemorative stele at the crash site, in the Tombouctou region, marking the place where 116 lives were lost.
- Paris, France : An annual ceremony held at the Père-Lachaise memorial garden, organized by the families' association.
Sources: BEA Final Report ec-v140724, passenger manifest published by aviation authorities, information verified via press reports from Le Monde, France 24, and RFI.
