On Feb 15, 2013, a Zhersu Avia LLP Bell 206L3 made an emergency landing near the village of Bakanas in Kazakhstan. The helicopter spun and landed on its side but no injuries were reported.
The two Ukrainians aboard were not hurt.
The the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Kazakhstan will be investigating.
What: ex-military Gazelle helicopter en route from Stratford-upon-Avon to Yeovilton in Somerset
Where: in open grassland about 800-900 feet high – one of the highest spots in Gloucestershire, crashed in a field at a farm in Winchcombe, near Cheltenham.
When: Noon Nov 1
Who: Two men and a woman
Why: poor visibility is conjectured to be part of the cause of the crash. It had been flying in heavy mist. No survivors, no cause known yet. The helicopter was described as a wreck of mangled metal. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating.
A helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, on October 27th.
The incident happened when the helicopter was carrying five people, including the owner of Leicester City F.C. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, a passenger, and the pilot.
All occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash.
What: Piper PA-30 en route from Tradewind Airport to Alamogordo, N.M
Where: Amarillo
When: Thurs Fri 17 2010 7:15 a.m
Who: Pilot William Runyan Ellett, 59, and passenger Andrew Arnold Hanson 57
Why: A mile from Tradewind airport, the plane as it banked over the buildings, turned sideways and shot straight down and crashed into Arctic Glacier Premium Ice warehouse. James Ziolkowski and William Runyan Ellett shared ownership of the plane. No explanation is given for the crash.
Pictured: A Bell 206 in Mexico
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Contact photographer Jonathan Parra
What: RCG Radio y Television Saltillo Bell 206
Where: Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico
When: October 30 2009
Who: 4 on board, three of them seriously injured.
Why: Apparently the plane crashed due to a short circuit in the rotor, hit a roof and burst into flame. Individuals inside were evacuated. So far, no fatalities have been reported.
What: Royal Brunei Air Force Bell 212 helicopter en route to Bandar Seri Begawan
Where: Brunei, Borneo
When: July 21,2012
Who: 11 passengers, 3 crew
Why: Twelve died in the crash in Kuala Belait on the north coast of Borneo island. Two cadets survived and have been hospitalized. They are reported to be in stable condition, one with afractured arm and an injured leg, and the other having undergone surgery.
Pictured: A similar A36TC Bonanza
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Contact photographer David Alders
What: Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza en route from Guanajuato International Airport to Toluca
Where: Guanajuato – Mexico
When: OCT 3, 2009
Who: 2 fatalities, one survivor
Why: The plane crashed in the initial climb.
Fatalities include entrepreneur Gerardo Pons (30) and pilot Francisco Javier Martínez Solís.
