Mi-8 helicopter made a hard landing in Kamchatka

The Mi-8 helicopter made a hard landing near the Zhupanova River in Kamchatka, there were no injuries. This was reported by the press service of the regional government.

“According to preliminary information from the regional Center for Disaster Medicine, the aircraft made a hard landing. Rescuers of the regional search and rescue base have already flown to the scene, which, if necessary, will provide assistance, the statement said.

According to the regional Ministry of transport, the helicopter was carrying cargo. After landing, the commander of the aircraft contacted and reported the incident. According to preliminary information, there is no threat to the life and health of people.

A Mi-8 helicopter with rescuers on board was also sent to the scene. The circumstances of the incident are established.

In late September, in the Mainsky district of the Ulyanovsk region, a small-engine aircraft used to irrigate fields made a hard landing. The aircraft was damaged, the pilot with injuries was taken to the hospital.

Investigators began checking to establish the circumstances and causes of the incident.