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IAR 316B Alouette III crash near near Gradistea, Giurgiu County, Romania

unknown2008-06-19
Summary

The engine flamed out in a hover at 10 to 15 metres. The helicopter fell and caught fire. All three crew survived with injuries, whose extent was not reported.

Incident details
Date
2008-06-19
Location
near Gradistea, Giurgiu County, Romania
Registration
125
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
manoeuvring
Source
Ejection History ↗
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries3
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