Incident report
Mil Mi-17 crash near Mazatlan, Mexico
serious2026-05-04
Summary
A Mexican Navy Mil Mi-17 helicopter suffered a loss of power in the main engine while attempting to take off from a naval facility in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. The helicopter crashed back to the ground seconds after liftoff. No casualties were reported. Video captured by bystanders showed the helicopter rising briefly before dropping back down. The incident was caught on camera and widely shared on social media.
Incident details
Date
2026-05-04
Location
Mazatlan, Mexico
Aircraft
Operator
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
0
Probable cause
23.2494, -106.4111
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAviation Safety Network
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