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S Korea Helicopter Crash Kills 3 Rangers



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What: South Korean Forestry Service Kamov Ka-32T
Where: Jeolla lake, Yeongam County, South Jeolla South Korea
When: Nov 23 2009
Who: 3 on board
Why: The helicopter was participating in training for dumping water on forest fires when it crashed. Rescuers found the wreckage in the lake, with only its tail protruding above the water line.

The aviation office lost contact with the helicopter about 12:15. It was practicing filling up the tank with water from the lake. Since the weather is calm, it is not known if wind was a factor, or practice, or if this was a case of mechanical failure. Sixteen Russian model Ka-32Ts are in use by the forestry service, to put out forest fires.

The deceased are a 52-year-old crew chief named Park, and a 46-year-old and a 44 year old, both named Lee.

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