ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 374005
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 March 2024 |
| Time: | 12:30 |
| Type: | Helicopter |
| Owner/operator: | Myanmar Air Force |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Meiktila, Mandalay -
 Myanmar
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Myanmar AF helicopter crashed after a technical malfunction in Meiktila, Mandalay. Both pilots survived the crash.
According to reports from residents in the area, the incident occurred, March 26th, around 12:30 p.m. local time. The helicopter, belonging to the Shan Te Air Force Base affiliated with the Myanmar army, experienced mechanical issues and subsequently crashed into the Mahura Cemetery near Pythayar Ward in Mithila City. The crash resulted in injuries to the two pilots onboard, there were no fatalities.
Sources:
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/myanmar-helicopter-crash-03272024064433.html
https://zeroksl.com/tragedy-struck-in-mithila-township-as-a-helicopter-from-the-shante-air-base-crashed-into-mahura/
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 19:42 | gerard57 | Added |
| 27-Mar-2024 20:34 | ASN | Updated [Source] |
| 28-Mar-2024 15:13 | Sir olf | Updated [Time, Source, Narrative, Category] |
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