Kazakhstan Air Force Mi-8/17 Crash
Event Report
Kazakhstan Air Force
| Date | Nov. 9, 2024 |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| Force | Kazakhstan Air Force |
| Location |
Saryzhar, Aktobe region, Kazakhstan
50.51, 56.92 |
| Aircraft | Mi-8/17 (Mi-8 Hip) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A Kazakhstan Air Force Mi-8 made a hard landing near Saryzhar in Aktobe region during a training flight and was consumed by fire. Kazakhstan's defence ministry said one crew member was killed; Orda later reported that the two injured crew members were discharged from hospital. Authorities identified a technical malfunction as the preliminary cause while the investigation continued.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of Mi-8 Hip
Saryzhar, Aktobe region, Kazakhstan
