Accident Mil Mi-17 ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 190568
 
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Date:Sunday 9 October 2016
Time:04:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic MI8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Mil Mi-17
Owner/operator:Afghan Air Force (AAF)
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Dand Ghori district, Baghlan province -   Afghanistan
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:army camp in Qarghan Tapa area
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
The helicopter crashed as a result of a technical malfunction. All seven occupants, four crew members and three soldiers, died in the crash.

Sources:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-airforce-idUSKCN12906D
https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2016/10/09/7-dead-aaf-helicopter-crashes-baghlan

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
09-Oct-2016 06:46 gerard57 Added
09-Oct-2016 07:45 gerard57 Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]

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