Search operation underway
Helicopter with 22 passengers missing in Russia
A helicopter with 22 people on board has disappeared over the Russian region of Kamchatka in the east of the country. The Mi-8 helicopter disappeared from radar screens on Saturday, the regional governor explained on the online service Telegram.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen An overflight of the area had initially yielded no evidence of the aircraft, as visibility was poor. According to the authorities, two helicopters and search teams were dispatched to the suspected crash site on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
The peninsula is known for its wild landscape. Many tourists take sightseeing flights in helicopters.
The Mi-8 is a Soviet-built helicopter. Accidents with the outdated machines occur time and again. Three years ago, a helicopter of this type crashed into a lake on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Eight people lost their lives.
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