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Helicopter crashes in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Materials 27 February 2015 18:07 (UTC +04:00)
Helicopter Eurocopter EC 130 crashed in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region during the take-off
Helicopter crashes in Kazakhstan

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 27

By Elena Kosolapova - Trend:

Helicopter Eurocopter EC 130 crashed in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region during the take-off, Kazinform reported with the reference to regional department of Emergency Situations Ministry.

The pilot was alone in the helicopter and nobody was injured in the accident.

The helicopter fell on the helipad located on the territory of sodium cyanide plant of Talas Investment Company.

According to preliminary data, crash occurred due to technical issues with the helicopter's control system.

Following the crash, a special group of 16 people, five vehicles left for the scene of the crash.

Edited by S.I.

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