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MD Helicopters MD530F Cayuse Warrior crash near Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan

serious2019-04-09
Summary

The MD530F crashed on landing during a training flight under circumstances that were not established. Both pilots sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
2019-04-09
Location
Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
landing
Source
China.org ↗
31.5058, 65.8478
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceChina.org
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