ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 89968
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| Date: | Tuesday 8 February 2011 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing/EMI CH-47C Chinook |
| Owner/operator: | Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation (IRIAA) |
| Registration: | 5-40.. |
| MSN: | P0.. |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Maku, West Azarbajan Province -
 Iran
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Maku |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
An Iranian helicopter carrying 15 persons including Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ali Nikzad crashed in Maku in West Azarbaijan province, said press reports here on Tuesday.
The accident took place on Tuesday and resulted in no casualties, Mehr news reported citing IRNA.
A Chinook crashed into a nearby building and broke one of its blades shortly after taking off from a military base in Maku, according to the report.
Fortunately, the pilot skillfully managed to control the helicopter and save the lives of those on board including Nikzad and Governor of West Azarbaijan province as well as other officials of the Ministry of Housing and five-member crew.
Sources:
http://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=235475
https://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgencyPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?Language=en&id=2143672
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Feb-2011 14:36 | gerard57 | Added |
| 04-Oct-2011 12:39 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Phase, Nature, Source, Narrative] |
| 13-Mar-2012 09:54 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Jun-2012 10:03 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn] |
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