Black box of crashed military helicopter found - UPDATE - PHOTO

Search operations at the site where a military helicopter recently crashed near Baku are nearing completion, Trend correspondent reported from the scene.

He said rescuers pulled out all the parts belonging to the crashed helicopter. The bodies of the crew members were also recovered from water.

Earlier dead body of Yashar Mammadov, the third crew member of the military helicopter that crashed near Baku on Monday was found on the scene of crash. The other bodies of the remaining two crew members, lieutenants Bahruz Zeynalov and Rustam Rustamov were found yesterday.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach at Shikhov, the Defence Ministry said.

According to preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

The modernisation of the Mi-8 helicopter which ceased production in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version, the Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export). The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. The number of crew members on board is three and passenger seating for 24.

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11:56

A black box of a military helicopter that crashed yesterday near Baku was found, an informed law enforcement source told Trend.

Dead body of Yashar Mammadov, the third crew member of a military helicopter crashed near Baku on Monday was found, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry's Deputy Spokesman Teymur Abdullayev told Trend.

Earlier bodies of two crew members, lieutenants Bahruz Zeynalov and Rustam Rustamov were found.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in Shikhov, the Defense Ministry said.

According to preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

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11:41

A military helicopter crashed near Baku yesterday was pulled from the water by rescuers, Trend correspondent reported from the scene.

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10:47

The third crew member of a military helicopter crashed near Baku on Monday was found, Azerbaijani Defence Ministry's Deputy Spokesman Teymur Abdullayev told Trend.

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10:23

Details added about work to pull the wrecked helicopter from water (the first version was posted at 08:44)

Rescuers working at the scene, where a military helicopter crashed on Monday near Baku, are preparing to pull the main part of the wrecked helicopter from water, rescuers told Trend correspondent.

At present, search operation is underway for Yashar Ahmadov, the third crew member of the military helicopter. Rescuers and boats of Emergency Situations Ministry, as well as ambulance crews are involved in the rescue operation.

As Trend reported earlier, bodies of two crew members, Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov and Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov were found.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in Shikhov, the Defense Ministry said.

According to preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.

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09:48

The search operation for Yashar Ahmadov, the third member of the crew of a Mi-17 military helicopter that crashed on Monday near Baku, continues, Trend correspondent reported from the scene. Boats and rescuers of MOE and ambulance crews are involved to it.

As reported by Trend earlier, bodies of two crew members, Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov and Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov were found on Monday.

The Defense Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in Shikhov, the Defense Ministry said.

According to preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 250 meters from the shore.

The modernization of the Mi-8 helicopter, which ended in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version, the Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export). The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. The number of crew members on board of these helicopters is three people, while there is passenger seating for 24.

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As a result of activities carried out by rescuers-divers of Ministry of Emergency Situations, the place of the helicopter crash was ascertained, the ministry reported.

Body of the second crew member was recovered from water, and the search continues for a third member of the crew.

As reported by Trend earlier, the body of the second crew member of the helicopter that crashed near Baku lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov was found.

Zeynalov's relatives said his wedding was to be held soon.

Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov's wedding was to soon take place, said his relatives.

Earlier, citing relatives, it was reported that the bodies of all victims were found.

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry released the names and surnames of crew member who died as a result of a helicopter crash near Baku on Monday.

According to the Ministry, Captain Yashar Ahmadov, Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov and Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov were on board the helicopter. The dead body of Rustam Rustamov has been already pulled out of the water.

The Defense Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in Shikhov, the Defense Ministry said.

At present, rescue operations are underway, the Defense Ministry said.

As a Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 250 meters from the shore. Additional entities are involved in the rescue operation. In addition to helicopters from the Emergency Situations Ministry and Defense Ministry, six ships are also involved.

According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed.
Four ambulances were sent to the scene, the Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told Trend.

The modernization of the Mi-8 helicopter, which ended in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version, the Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export). The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. The number of crew members on board of these helicopters is three people, while there is passenger seating for 24.

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11.02.2013
16:55

Search operations for two crew members, who died in a helicopter crash near Baku on Monday, are underway, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry told Trend.

Earlier Azerbaijani Defense Ministry released names and surnames of crew members who died as a result of a helicopter crash near Baku on Monday.

According to the Ministry, Captain Yashar Ahmadov, Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov and Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov were on board of the helicopter. Dead body of Rustam Rustamov has been already pulled out of water.

The Defense Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar screens on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in the Shikhov settlement, the Defense Ministry said.

At present, rescue operations are underway, the Defense Ministry said.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 250 meters from the shore. Additional forces are involved in the rescue operation. In addition to helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and Defense Ministry, six ships are also involved.

According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed.
Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told Trend.

Modernization of the Mi-8 helicopter, which ended in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version - Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export). The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. Number of crew members on board of these helicopters is three people, while passengers - 24 people.

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15:18

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry released names and surnames of crew member who died as a result of a helicopter crash near Baku on Monday.

According to the Ministry, Captain Yashar Ahmadov, Senior Lieutenant Rustam Rustamov and Lieutenant Bahruz Zeynalov were on board of the helicopter. Dead body of Rustam Rustamov has been already pulled out of water.

The Defense Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar screens on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in the Shikhov settlement, the Defense Ministry said.

At present, rescue operations are underway, the Defense Ministry said.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 250 meters from the shore. Additional forces are involved in the rescue operation. In addition to helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and Defense Ministry, six ships are also involved.

According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed.
Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told Trend.

Modernization of the Mi-8 helicopter, which ended in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version - Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export). The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. Number of crew members on board of these helicopters is three people, while passengers - 24 people.

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One of Mi-17 crew members, died in a helicopter crash near Baku, has been found. The search operations for two more members are underway.

According to the informed sources, pilot Yashar Ahmadov, mechanics Bahruz Zeynalov and Rustam Rustamov were on board of the helicopter.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Defense Ministry disappeared from radar screens on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in the Shikhov settlement, the Defense Ministry said.

At present, rescue operations are underway, the Defense Ministry said.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 250 meters from the shore.

Additional forces are involved in the rescue operation. In addition to helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and Defense Ministry, six ships are also involved.

According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed.
Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told.

Modernization of the Mi-8 helicopter, which ended in 1980, led to the creation of an improved version - Mi-8MT (designation Mi-17 is for export).

The Mi-17 was fitted with 2 TV3-117 engines. Number of crew members on board of these helicopters is three people, while passengers - 24 people.

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12:52

One of Mi-17 crew members, killed in a helicopter crash near Baku, has been found. The search operations for two more members are underway. Those killed have not been identified yet.

A helicopter belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force disappeared from radar screens on Monday at 10.30 and crashed near the beach in the Shikhov settlement, the Defense Ministry said.

A military helicopter Mi-17 that fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway (Shikhov settlement) on Monday belongs to Azerbaijani Defence Ministry, the Defence Ministry said.
At present, rescue works are underway.

Garadag District Police Department confirmed the fact of helicopter crash.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 300 meters from the shore. Four ships are involved in the rescue operation.

According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed. Two helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and one military helicopter are conducting rescue work.
Information that the crashed helicopter was a civil one is not confirmed by any of the operators (SOCAR, SW Helicopter Services) of civil helicopters in Azerbaijan. BP company does not use helicopters to transport personnel, as they are delivered to the platform by ships.

Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told.

According to the State Border Service, the crashed helicopter does not belong to the Service.
Mi-8/17 is a medium multi-purpose helicopter, used for passenger and freight transportation. Today, more than 12,000 units have been produced.

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12:47

A military helicopter Mi-17 that fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway (Shikhov settlement) on Monday belongs to Azerbaijani Defence Ministry, the Defence Ministry said.

According to the report, as a result of rescue works, one of those who were on board was found dead. At present, rescue works are underway for two others.

Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station confirmed the death of one of those who were on board.

Names of those who were on board are not disclosed yet.

Garadag District Police Department confirmed the fact of helicopter crash.
As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 300 meters from the shore. Four ships are involved in the rescue operation. According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed. Two helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and one military helicopter are conducting rescue work.

Information that the crashed helicopter was a civil one is not confirmed by any of the operators (SOCAR, SW Helicopter Services) of civil helicopters in Azerbaijan. BP company does not use helicopters to transport personnel, as they are delivered to the platform by ships.

Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told.

According to the State Border Service, the crashed helicopter does not belong to the Service.

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12:23

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.11 / Trend, I.Izzet, E.Mehdiyev /

A military helicopter fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway (Shikhov settlement) on Monday, informed sources told Trend. Garadag District Police Department confirmed the fact of helicopter crash.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 300 meters from the shore. Four ships are involved in the rescue operation. According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed. Two helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and one military helicopter are conducting rescue work.

It was impossible to receive any information from the Defense Ministry.

No victims are reported yet.

Information that the crashed helicopter was a civil one is not confirmed by any of the operators (SOCAR, SW Helicopter Services) of civil helicopters in Azerbaijan. BP company does not use helicopters to transport personnel, as they are delivered to the platform by ships.

Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told.

According to the State Border Service, the crashed helicopter does not belong to the Service.

According to unspecified data, there were three people on board of the crashed helicopter.

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A military helicopter fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway (Shikhov settlement) on Monday, informed sources told Trend. Garadag District Police Department confirmed the fact of helicopter crash.

As Trend correspondent reported from the scene, according to the preliminary data, the crash was due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The helicopter fell into the sea at a distance of 300 meters from the shore. Four ships are involved in the rescue operation. According to witnesses, an explosion was heard when the helicopter crashed. Two helicopters of the Emergency Situations Ministry and one military helicopter are conducting rescue work.

It was impossible to receive any information from the Defense Ministry.

No victims are reported yet.

Information that the crashed helicopter was a civil one is not confirmed by any of the operators (SOCAR, SW Helicopter Services) of civil helicopters in Azerbaijan. BP company does not use helicopters to transport personnel, as they are delivered to the platform by ships.

Four ambulances are sent to the scene, Baku City Ambulance and Emergency Station told.

According to the State Border Service, the crashed helicopter does not belong to the Service.

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11:52

A military helicopter fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway (Shikhov settlement) on Monday, informed sources told Trend.

No victims are reported yet.

At the moment, the Emergency Situations Ministry's workers are involved at the scene.
Information that the crashed helicopter was a civil one is not confirmed by any of the operators (SOCAR, SW Helicopter Services) of civil helicopters in Azerbaijan. BP company does not use helicopters to transport personnel, as they are delivered to the platform by ships.

Garadag District Police Department confirmed the fact of helicopter crash as well.
Four ambulances are sent to the scene.

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11:35

A military helicopter fell into the Caspian Sea near the Salyan highway on Monday, Azerbaijani Emergency Situations Ministry said.

At the moment, the Emergency Situations Ministry workers are involved in the scene.


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