In a tragic event, five individuals lost their lives when two civilian helicopters collided in the skies over Finland today.
Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Five Lives in Finland
Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Five Lives in Finland
Fatal mid-air incident near Eura Airport as two helicopters collide en route to aviation event.
Authorities reported that the collision occurred around noon local time (10:00 GMT) near the Eura Airfield, shortly after the helicopters departed from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The two aircraft, registered as foreign helicopters, were en route to an aviation event at the Piikajärvi Flight Center in Kokemäki.
Search and rescue operations led to the discovery of the wreckage in a wooded area near the airport. Reports indicate that one helicopter had two occupants while the other carried three people. Following the incident, an investigation has been initiated by local police, with cooperation from both Finnish and Estonian officials to look into the causes leading to the crash.
Search and rescue operations led to the discovery of the wreckage in a wooded area near the airport. Reports indicate that one helicopter had two occupants while the other carried three people. Following the incident, an investigation has been initiated by local police, with cooperation from both Finnish and Estonian officials to look into the causes leading to the crash.
