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Mil crash near Firozkoh Airport, Ghor, Afghanistan

serious2016-11-14
Summary

The helicopter made an emergency landing after a technical failure, with no casualties. Some reports indicated it caught fire. The type was not identified.

Incident details
Date
2016-11-14
Location
Firozkoh Airport, Ghor, Afghanistan
Aircraft
Mil
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
takeoff
34.5200, 65.2500
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceKhaama Press
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