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Mi-17 helicopter crash in Venezuela: 4 victims

San Felipe, Venezuela - It lost its tail rotor just after lift off

A Mil Mi-17 has crashed in Venezuela, killing four out of the five people on board. The accident, happened on Friday May 18, 2012, was reported by local and international dailies yesterday. The aircraft crashed during a training flight near the northern city of San Felipe. According to preliminary reports, the helicopter lost its tail rotor before the crash. It should be noted the Mil Mi-17 is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140968
Rome, Italy, 05/21/2012 15:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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