Crashed in unknown circumstances.  Helicopter was flying between Zabul’s capital of Qalat and the town of Shinkay, 20 kilometers (12 miles) away. Accident killed all on board –  12 soldiers and five crew members. The Taliban claimed they had shot down the aircraft

Date:

6 August, 2015

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-17

Location:

Zabul province

Country:

Afghanistan

Civil / Military:

Military

Fatalities:

17

Operator:

Afghan-Air-Force

Link:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Afghan-military-helicopter-crashes-killing-17/articleshow/48384998.cms

Link:

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/08/killed-afghan-military-helicopter-crash-150806084835847.html