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Mil Mi-17 crash near Kathmandu, Nepal

serious2012-03-28
Summary

A Shree Airlines Mil Mi-17 got out of control during an anti-hijacking training session at Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu. At least two army personnel were injured, one seriously when he fell into the helicopter blades.

Incident details
Date
2012-03-28
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Aircraft
Mil Mi-17
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Source
eKantipur ↗
27.6966, 85.3591
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceeKantipur
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