Shot down by rebels in border region.  Army itself says “emergency landing due to engine failure”

Date:

11 January, 2013

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-24

Location:

20 miles south of Myitkyina

Country:

Myanmar

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

3

Operator:

Myanmar-Army

Link:

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/20569112/myanmar-helicopter-crashes-in-northern-battle-zone

Link:

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/world/15822108/myanmar-army-rebels-trade-claims-over-helicopter-crash/

Link:

http://www.nzweek.com/world/three-killed-in-military-helicopter-crash-in-myanmars-northernmost-area-42379/