Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Kills Six Personnel In India

12:00 AM, August 30, 2012
2214

Two helicopters belonging to the Indian Air Force collided mid-air today in Gujarat killing six personnel and injuring three on board. Two medium transport Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters crashed into each other at approximately 12:25 pm IST. The incident occurred while the choppers were on a training mission. Air Force authorities along with the fire brigade and police officials arrived at the scene shortly and are assessing the situation. A court of inquiry has already been ordered, an IAF official in New Delhi confirmed.

Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Kills Six Personnel In India

Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter

Are Helicopters Giving Way to Drones as Combat Platforms?

NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?

Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions

Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?

Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases