ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 268768
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| Date: | Saturday 15 September 2012 |
| Time: | 14:30 UTC |
| Type: |  Bell 212 |
| Owner/operator: | Mustang Helicopters Inc. |
| Registration: | C-GZNF |
| MSN: | 30580 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | PWC PT6T-3B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Softek 2D Project Camp -
 Turkey
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Mustang Helicopters Bell 212 helicopter, registration C-GZNF, was struck by small arms fire on approach to the Softek 2D project camp in southeast Turkey. The Canadian pilot was uninjured. Four of the nine Turkish national passengers sustained gunshot related injuries and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The exploration camp is located approximately 25 miles east of Batman, Turkey; all exploration personnel have been evacuated from the camp.
Sources:
TC CADORS No.2012C4147
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