A Soviet Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the Oryol region while performing a scheduled flight, the crew died. This was reported in the press service of the Moscow Military District.
According to preliminary data, the helicopter crashed in a deserted area. There is no destruction on the ground.
The Mi-8 crew died. The preliminary cause of the crash is a technical malfunction. A commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces flew to the crash site.
About the Mi-8 Helicopter
Mi-8 is a Soviet multi-purpose helicopter developed by OKB-329 under the leadership of designer Mikhail Mil. It is the most mass-produced twin-engine helicopter in the world. The helicopter was put into operation in 1965.
- Crew — 3 people
- Maximum take-off weight — 13 000 kg
- Engine GTD Klimov TV3-117 — 2
- Maximum speed — 250 km/h
- Practical flight range — 950 km
- Practical ceiling — 5000 m
Earlier www1.ru reported that almost 4 billion rubles will be allocated in Russia for the refinement of the Ansat helicopter.
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