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Thailand armed forces division grounds helicopter fleet after mortal accident

Bangkok, Thailand - A Bell-212 crashed to the ground killing nine militaries

The Thailand 3rd Army suspended from service its three Bell-212 and five UH-1 helicopters after an accident killed nine soldiers including a regional commander yesterday at 5:30 pm. The decision was taken according to standard safety rules and will be in force until investigation’s results are known. Bangkok military sources say the army will keep on using those aircraft in their missions. The d...

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Rome, Italy, 11/18/2014 18:51
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