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Pilot Badly Burned In Crash Of Mi-17 Helicopter, 2 Others Also Injured

May 15 2015

Bangladesh

A Bangladeshi air force helicopter has crashed at its base in Chittagong after experiencing technical problems, reports bdnews24.com.

The pilot of the Mi-17 helicopter sent a distress call about a mechanical failure shortly after taking off, said airport officials.

The helicopter crashed shortly thereafter, injuring all three personnel onboard. The pilot was badly burned, according to the Daily Star (Dhaka).

The aircraft caught fire after hitting the ground, officials...

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