Emergency landing off airfield.  12 occupants (2x USA, 7x Turkish, 1x Russian, 2x Afghan) captured by Taliban forces, who claim to have destroyed the helicopter, which may be one of YA-KHA/B/C/D/E

Date:

21 April, 2013

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Azr district, eastern Afghanistan

Country:

Afghanistan

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Khorasan-Cargo-Airlines

Link:

http://zeenews.india.com/news/south-asia/afghan-taliban-hold-9-after-helicopter-lands-official_843804.html

Link:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/22/us-afghanistan-helicopter-idUSBRE93L06H20130422