Contacted wires while inspecting high-voltage transmission towers, causing the helicopter to crash into the Sai Bo La Yu Canal in Tambon Thepa.  Occupants, reported as ten in number (to inspect powerlines??) all escaped without serious injury

Date:

9 October, 2013

Make:

Bell

Location:

Sai Bo La Yu Canal in Tambon Thepa

Country:

Thailand

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Royal-Thai-Army

Link:

http://news.thailand.com.co/a/News/National/2013/1011/1458.html

Link:

http://news.asiainterlaw.com/?p=940

Link:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673598-thai-army-helicopter-hits-power-lines-crashes/