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Kamov Ka-26 crash near Szécsény, Hungary

fatal1978-04-291 fatality
Summary

A Kamov Ka-26 struck a power line and crashed during an agricultural flight 5 km north of Szécsény. One person was killed.

Incident details
Date
1978-04-29
Location
Szécsény, Hungary
Aircraft
Kamov Ka-26
Registration
HA-MNG
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Wire strike
Phase of flight
manoeuvring
48.0803, 19.5207
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
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