QATAR – A Qatari military helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters killed at least 6 people, with the seventh missing, according to authorities on Sunday. A statement by Interior Ministry said that ongoing search and rescue operations led to the recovery of six individuals who had been aboard the aircraft, confirming their deaths. Authorities […]
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Helicopter Crash in Russia’s Far East Amur Region Kills 3
RUSSIA – At least 3 people were killed in a helicopter crash in Russia’s Far East Amur region, according to authorities on Saturday. A private helicopter, Robinson, that had disappeared from the radars earlier in the day, was found with no survivors, the government of the Amur region said in a statement. “In Amur region, […]
Libyan Ambulance Helicopter Crash Kills 5
LIBYA – Five people were killed in an ambulance helicopter crash at Libya’s Al-Sarra base on Monday, when it was returning from a medical evacuation mission. The crash occurred about 300 kilometers (186 miles) from the southeastern city of Kufra, according to the al-Wasat news portal, citing informed sources. Those killed included two members of […]
Military Helicopter Crash in South Korea Kills 2
SOUTH KOREA – A South Korean military helicopter crash in Gyeonggi County on Monday killed 2 soldiers, according to local reports. The AH-1S Cobra helicopter, operated by the army’s 15th Aviation Group, went down after taking off for a training flight in Gapyeong County, which surrounds the capital, Seoul, according to Seoul-based Yonhap News. The […]
3 Critically Injured After REACH Medical Services Helicopter Crash on Sacramento Freeway
USA – Three people were critically injured on Monday evening after a REACH Medical Services helicopter crash on Sacramento freeway. “There has been a harrowing helicopter crash on 50 eastbound west of 59th St.,” Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said on the US social media company X’s platform, thanking first responders at the Sacramento Fire Department. […]
Government Helicopter Crash in Pakistan Kills all Onboard
PAKISTAN – All 5 crew members were killed on Monday after a government helicopter crashed in northern Pakistan’s Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region. Faizullah Firaq, Gilgit-Baltistan’s government spokesperson said that the helicopter was being used by the Gilgit-Baltistan government for relief and rescue missions following the recent rains and floods in the region. Firaq […]
Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash Kills 3
UK – Three people died and one was injured after Isle of Wight helicopter crash on Monday. Four people were onboard the helicopter when it crashed. The ambulance service said that one person had been airlifted to hospital. The helicopter crashed in a field according to local reports, with emergency services responding to the scene. […]
African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia’s Helicopter Crash Kills 5
SOMALIA – A Ugandan Army helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at the Mogadishu airport on Wednesday and killed 5 of 8 onboard, according to a local official. The incident occurred around 200 meters east of the North Ramp at Mogadishu International Airport, as the crew was on a routine […]
Sri Lankan Bell 212 Helicopter Crash Kills 6
SRI LANKA – A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed in North Central Province on Friday, killing 6 military personnel. The Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission – local media reported. A total of 12 people were aboard the chopper when it crashed. It added that the deceased […]
Helicopter Accident in Australia’s Victoria State Leaves 3 with Severe Injuries
AUSTRALIA – A helicopter accident in Australia’s Victoria state on Friday has left 3 people onboard with serious injuries. The helicopter crashed into the ocean. This was reported by the local police. The chopper crashed into waters off the Bellarine Peninsula just after 10 a.m. local time. The three people on board were rescued and […]