Four people were killed when the police helicopter crashed into the Miyun reservoir in a northern suburb of Beijing. Five crew members were aboard the helicopter that was returning from a rescue drill above the mountainous region of Miyun County with two other helicopters. One crew member has been saved.

Date:

17 August, 2011

Reg:

G-110011

Make:

AgustaWestland

Model:

AW139

MSN:

31097

Location:

Miyun reservoir in a northern suburb of Beijing

Country:

China

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

4

Operator:

Beijing-Police

Link:

http://english.cri.cn/6909/2011/08/17/1461s653960.htm

Link:

http://china-defense.blogspot.com/2011/08/beijing-police-chopper-down.html

Link:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90882/7572104.html