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Mil Mi-17V5 crash near Boni Forest, Kenya

minor2018-08-15
Summary

A Kenya Police Services Mil Mi-17V5 (5Y-DCI) developed an engine malfunction while on routine patrol over Boni Forest near Hulugho and made a precautionary landing at 12:00. No injuries. The aircraft remained intact.

Incident details
Date
2018-08-15
Location
Boni Forest, Kenya
Aircraft
Mil Mi-17V5
Registration
5Y-DCI
Operator type
government
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Source
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-1.5000, 40.7500
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Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
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