Helicopter on anti-drug operation landed in a clearing which was mined – the mine exploded, killing four, seriously injuring two and minor injuries to another four.  Full infra-red video released from second helicopter providing top cover above.

Date:

14 July, 2015

Make:

Sikorsky

Model:

UH-60

Location:

El Bejuco, in the municipality of Teorema in Norte de Santander

Country:

Colombia

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

4

Operator:

Colombian-Army

Link:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8aa_1436933903

Link:

http://www.noticiascaracol.com/colombia/estas-imagenes-muestran-momento-de-la-explosion-de-helicoptero-en-teorama

Link:

http://www.lafm.com.co/orden-p%C3%BAblico/noticias/explosi%C3%B3n-de-helic%C3%B3ptero-en-te-186604