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HELICOPTER CRASH IN INDIA

BANGALORE, INDIA, An Mi-8 military helicopter crashed from a height of about 30 feet soon after taking off from a helipad in southern city of Bangalore. The four officers of indian Air Force who were aboard jumped out the chopper while it was catching fire. Two of them were seriously injured and were taken to hospital. An inquiry has been launched.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 15886
Rome, Italy, 07/25/2001 15:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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