Incident report
Mil Mi-8T crash near Káptalanfüred, Hungary
fatal1976-01-223 fatalities
Summary
Both engines of a Hungarian Air Force Mil Mi-8T flamed out in heavy snow and the crew made an emergency landing on Lake Balaton near Káptalanfüred. All three crew died in the cold water. The helicopter was recovered and is now in a museum.
Incident details
Date
1976-01-22
Location
Káptalanfüred, Hungary
Aircraft
Registration
10422
Operator
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
3
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
en route
47.0134, 18.0020
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities3
Injuries0
SourceScramble
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