Soldier abseiling down rope died after falling to the ground.  Reports in subsequent days suggest the rope was intentionally cut after the helicopter suffered a major malfunction and had to make an emergency landing to save the 13 on board.

Date:

12 September, 2013

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Lest training area

Country:

Slovakia

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

1

Link:

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