VPAF Mi-8 crashed while landing

A Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) Mi-8 helicopter crashed while attempting to land on Phu Quy Island, Central Binh Thuan Province, on Mar. 26.

A senior officer said the rotorcraft lost control after it was hit by a strong gust of wind.

There were eight on board the aircraft and three suffered minor injuries.

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