Webdesk: Russian media said Thursday that a Mi-8 passenger chopper crashed while landing in Siberia, killing at least four people and injuring 12 more. A video of the burning wreck that was shared on social media showed black smoke and flames coming out of the wreckage.
The helicopter was landing smoothly and there didn’t seem to be a problem. However, all of a sudden there was dust, and when the blades hit the ground, the chopper caught fire.
Russian media According to RIA and the Moscow Times, it is still not clear what caused the chopper to crash. The Russian Emergency Ministry said that the chopper lost control because it had hit some wires in the air.
The plane’s wiring was also thought to be a possible cause.
There were a total of 16 people on the boat. Including three crew members and 13 guests, eight of whom were women.
Russian news sources say that some of the people who were hurt are in very bad shape.
Moreover, The ministry showed pictures of firemen working on the burned-out wreckage.
The fire had been put out, the ministry said.
The helicopter belonged to a company called “Altai Avia”. It was carrying a group of tourists, according to Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency.
Russian detectives said that a probe has been started into the breaking of safety rules for air travel.
Planes and helicopters, which are used a lot in remote parts of the country, are often involved in accidents in Russia. These accidents are often caused by bad weather, human error, or technology problems.
