Inadvertently landed in a mine field.  Occupants escaped unharmed but helicopter later consumed by fire.

Date:

7 October, 2013

Reg:

HK-4770

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

MSN:

171E00064402407U

Location:

Orito, Putumayo

Country:

Colombia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helistar

Link:

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Link:

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