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Agusta-Bell AB 212 crash near Makkah, Saudi Arabia

minor2013-10-17
Summary

A Royal Saudi Air Force Agusta-Bell AB 212 helicopter made an emergency landing in Makkah due to a technical malfunction. None of the five occupants were injured. The helicopter sustained damage.

Incident details
Date
2013-10-17
Location
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Source
Saudi Gazette ↗
21.4225, 39.8262
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceSaudi Gazette
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