Six killed in chartered helicopter crash in North Waziristan

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Six killed in chartered helicopter crash in North Waziristan​

Mari Petroleum Company's chartered MI-8 helicopter crashed in North Waziristan due to a technical fault

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September 28, 2024

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A Mari Petroleum Company chartered helicopter crashed near the Shiwa Oil Field in North Waziristan shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault.

The MI-8 helicopter had 14 passengers on board, including three foreign Russian pilots and crew members, Express News reported,

According to sources, the crash resulted in the deaths of six people, while 8 others were injured.

The injured have been shifted from the crash site to CMH Thal, and further transportation via helicopter is underway.

Sources state that the crash occurred due to engine failure, and no evidence of sabotage has been found.

The helicopter experienced a technical fault immediately after takeoff, and while attempting an emergency landing, the tail rotor hit the ground. Investigations into the incident have been initiated.

 

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[Jango]

So finally Mari found a solution and this happened?

Previously they have been using Army Aviation helicopters to transport engineers to and from this specific field.

 

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MI-8 Helicopter crash reported at Mari petroleum company Limited Shewa North waziristan district Camp.

03 MPCL officials including 2 foreigners reportedly died in this said incident,while 3 are injured in critical condition.

A total of 16 MPCL officials were onboard in the helicopter which crashed due to some technical fault at Shewa Camp site.

 

[Oscar]

So finally Mari found a solution and this happened?

Previously they have been using Army Aviation helicopters to transport engineers to and from this specific field.

Say what one may but at least on maintenance PAA does not skimp - although this could be many reasons including ingestion of foreign elements since it is possible the civvy Mi-8 does not have filters like PAA ones do.