ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 343593
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| Date: | Thursday 17 August 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Kamov Ka-52 |
| Owner/operator: | Russian Air Force |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Novoprokopivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast -
 Ukraine
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| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was critically damaged by forces of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, likely using a laser beam riding missile. The aircraft was performing combat operations along with a Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter. Russian sources state that the pilot of the helicopter was able to eject successfully, with the Russian telegram channel "Helicopterpilot" publishing a video showing the vehicles unique ejection system in action, with one ejection seen. The navigator was however, unable to eject.
Following the ejection of the pilot, the helicopter crashed north of Novoprokopivka, Zaporozhye Oblast. After the crash, the flights accompanying Mil Mi-28 located the surviving pilot and secured the site. Following this, a CASEVAC Mil Mi-8 PSO retrieved the pilot, as well as the deceased navigator.
Sources:
https://t.me/RVvoenkor/51484
https://t.me/rybar/50829
https://t.me/milhelipilot/1570
https://t.me/fighter_bomber/13666
https://t.me/wargonzo/14437
https://en.topwar.ru/224051-pojavilis-kadry-katapultirovanija-letchika-sbitogo-pvo-vsu-pod-rabotina-vertoleta-ka-52.html
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Aug-2023 17:10 | AlxSrgv | Added |
| 19-Aug-2023 05:30 | Anon. | Updated |
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