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Mil Mi-8T crash near Balatonalmádi, Hungary

fatal1974-05-305 fatalities
Summary

A Hungarian Air Force Mil Mi-8T crashed into Lake Balaton 2 km south of Balatonalmádi during a low-level training flight. All five on board were killed.

Incident details
Date
1974-05-30
Location
Balatonalmádi, Hungary
Aircraft
Mil Mi-8T
Registration
228
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
5
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
en route
47.0303, 18.0156
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities5
Injuries0
SourceScramble
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