Military helicopter crash in Mansehra kills at least nine

[Psychic]

Pakistan army aviation helicopter crashed near Mansehra due to bad weather. DPO says 9 dead.

More details to come.

 

[SirHatesALot]

Rest in Peace

 

[Psychic]

Chopper crashed on 6pm and is still on fire.
8 bodies retrieved.

 

[In arduis fidelis]

Whats the matter with these Mi-17s falling out of sky like mosquitos in mortien.

 

[ghazi52]

Rest in peace................

 

[Jamwal's]

Whats the matter with these Mi-17s falling out of sky like mosquitos in mortien.

maybe bad weather or failure of critical component otherwise it's a reliable helicopter.

Are these bought from Ukraine or Russia ?

 

[Pakistanisage]

RIP Bravehearts....

 

[pak-marine]

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Military helicopter crash in Mansehra kills at least nine
ALI AKBAR — UPDATED 19 minutes ago

According to an ISPR official, the helicopter, which was carrying medical supplies, had taken off from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, and was on its way to Gilgit. – File Photo
PESHAWAR: A military helicopter crashed in Srikot area of Mansehra district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least nine people Thursday evening.

Mansehra District Police Officer Najeebur Rehman confirmed the incident, saying at least nine people onboard the copter had died. He said relief and rescue teams are on their way to the crash site.

According to an ISPR official, the helicopter, which was carrying medical supplies, had taken off from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, and was on its way to Gilgit.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mushtaq Ghani also confirmed that the crashed helicopter belonged to the army, adding that the site of the crash was a mountainous area, which could hamper rescue efforts.

Read: Air Force helicopter crashes in Chitral, several injured.

Earlier today, a Pakistan Air Force helicopter, engaged in relief and rescue efforts, crashed in the Khot area of upper Chitral, injuring several people.

According to sources, the helicopter was being used to conduct rescue and relief operations in the flood affected district of Chitral.

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.

 

[Sarjen29]

R.I.P

 

[RAMPAGE]

Innah lilahi wa inaa ilahi rajeoon

Another Mi 17?

 

[Donatello]

Sadly, they need to do a thorough investigation.

 

[rockstar08]

RIP

 

[Tipu7]

Inna lillah wa inna alaihe rajaoon......

How old our Mi17 are??

 

[Indus Falcon]

 

[Godman]

R.I.P

It seems Mi-17s are being poorly maintained