Crashed shortly after take-off, killing all five on board.  Three were the helicopter crew, two were ground handlers from the airport

Date:

25 December, 2012

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Alexandria, Kirovograd region

Country:

Ukraine

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

5

Operator:

Ukraine-Interior-Ministry

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