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Avalanche invests MIL helicopter in Russia: at least 10 victims

Elizovo, Russia - Among 18 aircraft's occupants

Yesterday could be remained killed by avalanche created by himself, helicopter Mil Mi-8 pilot in the Russian Peninsula of Kamchatka to transport snowboards fan in an ideal place to practice this sport, about 70 km from city of Elizovo (Yelizovo), at the north-east extreme. The airplane was in pre-take-off phase at a temperature of less than 20 degrees when it was in blaze of snow and ice, which...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1116238
Rome, Italy, 04/12/2010 18:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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