Incident Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 177613
 
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Date:Sunday 5 July 2015
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic H60 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk
Owner/operator:Mexican Navy
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas -   Mexico
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
The helicopter was hit by seven bullets, fired by gunmen. There were no personal injuries.

Sources:

[LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://oronegro.mx/2015/07/06/atacan-helicoptero-de-la-marina-en-nuevo-laredo/?lang=en]
http://www.eldailypost.com/news/2015/07/mexican-helicopter-comes-under-fire-kills-6-near-us-border/

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
07-Jul-2015 09:49 gerard57 Added
07-Jul-2015 16:14 gerard57 Updated [Aircraft type]

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