A helicopter with 22 people on board has crashed in Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka region, Russia’s civil aviation agency reported on August 31. Rescue efforts were reportedly under way, although they were hampered by high winds. The 112 Telegram channel reported that the Mi-8 helicopter was flown by the Vityaz Aero company and likely was carrying a group of 19 tourists, as well as three crew members. Other Russian media reported that Russian Soccer Union Director Arseny Zamyatin and his wife may have been aboard the helicopter. Officials said a criminal investigation on suspected violations of safety regulations had been opened. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Russian Service, click here.
Civilian Helicopter Crashes In Russia's Kamchatka Region
It's likely that the Mi-8 helicopter was carrying a group of tourists when it crashed. (file photo)