2013 Polar Airlines Mil Mi-8 crash

On 2 July 2013, a Mil Mi-8 helicopter operated by Polar Airlines crashed near Deputatsky, an urban locality of Ust-Yansky District in the Sakha Republic, Russia, with 25 passengers (including 11 children) and three crew members on board.[1][2][3] According to a Ministry of Emergency Situations spokesman, 24 people died in the crash; the three crew members and a child survived.[4] Early reports suggested that the pilot lost control of the helicopter due to strong winds. The crash is being investigated by the Interstate Aviation Committee.[5]

2013 Polar Airlines Mil Mi-8 crash
An Mi-8 similar to the accident aircraft
Accident
Date2 July 2013 (2013-07-02)
SummaryUnder investigation
SiteDeputatsky, Sakha Republic, Russia
69°42′28″N 139°26′18″E
Aircraft
Aircraft typeMil Mi-8
OperatorPolar Airlines
RegistrationRA-22657
Occupants28
Passengers25
Crew3
Fatalities24
Injuries4
Survivors4

References

  1. "Kids feared among 21 dead in Siberia copter crash", RT (TV network), 2 July 2013
  2. "Children die in air crash in Russia's Sakha Republic", BBC News, 2 July 2013
  3. "Russian helicopter crash kills at least 19", Reuters, 2 July 2013
  4. "24 Dead in Siberia Helicopter Crash", RIA Novosti, 3 July 2013
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) "Helicopter Crash in Siberia Kills at Least 19 – Officials", RIA Novosti, 2 July 2013


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