Pakistan Air Force helicopter, engaged in relief and rescue efforts, crashed in the Khot area of upper Chitral, injuring several people. Media reports say the blades hit a tree, un-stablilising the helicopter on take=off, and it subsequently hit a house and crashed.

Date:

6 August, 2015

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-17

Location:

the Khot area of upper Chitral

Country:

Pakistan

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Pakistan-Air-Force

Link:

http://www.dawn.com/news/1198774

Link:

http://tribune.com.pk/story/933354/army-helicopter-carrying-flood-relief-goods-crash-lands-in-chitral/

Link:

http://www.thenewsteller.com/local/gilgit-baltistan/air-force-helicopter-engaged-in-relief-activities-crashed-in-chitral/21051/