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Sikorsky UH-60A crash near Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand, Afghanistan

fatal2021-03-313 fatalities
Summary

The Black Hawk made an emergency landing in Nahr-e Saraj district following a technical malfunction. Three occupants were reported killed and seven injured, though other reporting stated nobody was hurt. Accounts of the casualties conflict.

Incident details
Date
2021-03-31
Location
Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand, Afghanistan
Operator type
military
Fatalities
3
Injuries
7
Occupants
10
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
Tolo News ↗
31.6000, 64.5000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries7
SourceTolo News
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