ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 153504
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| Date: | Sunday 24 February 2013 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Sikorsky UH-60L Halcón |
| Owner/operator: | Ejército Nacional de Colombia |
| Registration: | EJC2154 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Vistahermosa -
 Colombia
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
While engaged in an air assault against FARC guerrillas, a Sikorsky UH-60L Halcón helicopter (EJC2154, no dash), operated by Ejército Nacional de Colombia (Army) BAAV 2 unit, caught fire. It landed in a combat zone but shortly after exploded, probably for having struck a mine.
Sources:
http://caracol.com.co/radio/2013/02/24/judicial/1361708520_847931.html
http://www.webinfomil.com/2013/02/se-accidenta-blackhawk-uh-60-del.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2013 04:56 | Nieuport | Added |
| 25-Feb-2013 05:14 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
| 25-Feb-2013 05:15 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 26-Feb-2013 05:12 | RobertMB | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Other fatalities, Source, Narrative] |
| 17-Jan-2018 14:43 | TB | Updated [Cn, Operator, Narrative] |
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