Emergency landing at night on snow after overheating.  Stayed a while and returned to base in Zagreb.  Serial 228 to be confirmed (may possibly be 226).  Aircraft type is Mi-171Sh and not Mi-8 per the press reports.

Date:

25 January, 2013

Reg:

228

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Duga Resa

Country:

Croatia

Civil / Military:

Military

Link:

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Link:

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Link:

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