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Mil Mi-35 crash near Sarobi district, Kabul, Afghanistan

fatal2018-08-011 fatality
Summary

The Mi-35 made a hard landing after a technical malfunction. One occupant was killed and four injured.

Incident details
Date
2018-08-01
Location
Sarobi district, Kabul, Afghanistan
Aircraft
Mil Mi-35
Operator type
military
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
Pajhwok ↗
34.5900, 69.7500
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries4
SourcePajhwok
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