Accident Mil Mi-171E NAF582,
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Date:Monday 14 August 2023
Time:c. 13:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic MI8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Mil Mi-171E
Owner/operator:Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
Registration: NAF582
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 11
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Chukuba, Shiroro, Niger -   Nigeria
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Zungeru
Destination airport:Kaduna
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A NAF Mil Mi-171E was apparently shot down e.g. crashed under unknown circumstances near Chukuba, Shiroro, Niger, by armed gangs during a medical evacuation mission. Apparently two pilots and two crew members were killed, while seven crew members were injured.

Sources:

https://punchng.com/bandits-allegedly-down-naf-helicopter-kill-13-soldiers-in-ambush/
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2023/08/15/nigeria-military-sources-say-26-troops-killed-in-ambush-rescue-helicopter-crashes/85284
www.247ureports.com
www.thenationaleng.net
www.thisdaylive.com

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
15-Aug-2023 03:23 gerard57 Added
15-Aug-2023 03:42 RobertMB Updated
15-Aug-2023 13:43 gerard57 Updated
16-Aug-2023 04:52 gerard57 Updated
17-Aug-2023 13:54 gerard57 Updated

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