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Kamov Ka-26 crash near Vârlezi, Romania

serious2006-06-07
Summary

The helicopter suffered an engine failure at about 10 metres while working, came down and burned out. The pilot survived with chest trauma and several broken ribs.

Incident details
Date
2006-06-07
Location
Vârlezi, Romania
Aircraft
Kamov Ka-26
Registration
YR-COP
Operator
Agrovia
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
manoeuvring
Source
Gandul ↗
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceGandul
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