Law enforcement helicopter suffered midair collision from light aircraft it was trying to prevent take off.  Fixed wing was involved in dtug smuggling.  Helicopter struck on tail rotor and spun into the ground.  All POB safe.

Date:

6 August, 2011

Reg:

GN-928

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

4686

Location:

near Ahi Veremos, Santiago del Estero Province

Country:

Argentina

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Argentine-Gendarmerie

Link:

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Link:

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