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Russia grounds the Mi-6 after July accident

Moscow, Russia - Experts detected bugs, which make it dangerous to pilot these helicopters at the altitude of more than 500 meters

Russian aviation officials have prohibited flights of all Mi-6 helicopters due to the danger they present. Officials explained that flights of Mi-6 helicopters were prohibited after experts had detected bugs, which made it dangerous to pilot these helicopters at the altitude of more than 500 meters. The ban would be removed after the Mi-6 helicopter was upgraded. A similar ban on flights of Il-18...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 33421
Rome, Italy, 09/13/2002 10:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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