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Six killed in Russian helicopter accident

Volgograd, Russia - Pilot and copilot survived

A Mil Mi-8 helicopter of the Gazprom oil company (but some sources reported it as belonging to Lukoil) has crashed this morning in Russia, in the Volgograd region, causing the death of six out of eight occupants of the aircraft. The accident, which cause is still unknown, has been confirmed by the IAC (Interstate Aviation Committee). According to first reports from local authorities, the helicopter...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107470
Rome, Italy, 07/22/2009 16:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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