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Kamov Ka-26 crash near Mersevát, Hungary

unknown1990-07-13
Summary

One engine of a Kamov Ka-26 lost power after takeoff near Mersevát and the helicopter struck the ground and overturned. Investigators found straw blocking the air intake. The helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
1990-07-13
Location
Mersevát, Hungary
Aircraft
Kamov Ka-26
Registration
HA-MMR
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
takeoff
Source
Avia-info ↗
47.2895, 17.2050
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Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAvia-info
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