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A Russian Mi-8T helicopter went missing after takeoff with 22 people on board… | News India

Russian helicopter missing: News of a major accident is coming from Russia. A Russian helicopter has gone missing during a flight. It is feared that the helicopter may have crashed. At the time the helicopter went missing, there were a total of 22 people on board, including three crew members.

Mi-8T helicopter disaster history

According to reports, a Russian Mi-8T helicopter took off from the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's eastern region on Saturday. The helicopter had a total of 22 people on board, including three crew members. Russia's Federal Air Traffic Agency said the helicopter took off from the Vachkazats base, but when it did not reach its destination on time, a search was launched.

The Mi-8T is a twin-engine helicopter designed in the 1960s. This helicopter is used by many countries other than Russia, but it also has a long history of accidents.