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Kamov Ka-26 crash near Csanádpalota, Hungary

unknown2005-07-21
Summary

The main gearbox and rotor control unit of a Kamov Ka-26 tore away from the central structure at the moment of lift-off near Csanádpalota. Investigators found a concealed technical failure of the upper axle support. The helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
2005-07-21
Location
Csanádpalota, Hungary
Aircraft
Kamov Ka-26
Registration
HA-MZH
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
takeoff
Source
TSB Hungary ↗
46.2440, 20.7234
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Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceTSB Hungary
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