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MK-42 Sea King helicopter caught fire before taking off: 13 saved

Mangalore, India - The aircraft belonged to the Indian Navy

An MK-42 Sea King helicopter of the Indian Navy has caught fire for yet unknown reasons while taking off for a flight transfer to the airport in Mangalore, India, carrying 13 people (10 soldiers and three crew members). The aircraft, on a routine mission, was directed to Mumbai and made a technical stop at Mangalore. The Indian Navy declared that an investigation is ongoing. The fire was extinguished...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1136273
Rome, Italy, 12/12/2011 13:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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