Crashed on final approach due to gusty conditions.  Rolled over onto its side. Three of 8 POB taken to hospital were named as  Tran Van Thong, 36; Nguyen Xuan Toan, 53; and Dong Van Vu, 34

Date:

26 March, 2015

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Phu Quy Island airport

Country:

Vietnam

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Vietnam-Army

Link:

http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/27019/vietnam-military-helicopter-crashes-for-strong-gusts-of-wind

Link:

http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/military-helicopter-crashed-due-to-strong-winds-not-explosion-vietnam-colonel-40348.html

Link:

http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2015-03/26/content_35161922.htm