IAF Helicopter Crashes During Exercise in Romania

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IAF Helicopter Crashes During Exercise in Romania

26 July 2010 , 22:43

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An IAF 'Yasur' (CH-35) helicopter has crashed earlier today during an exercise flight in Romania. On board the helicopter were seven personnel- four pilots, two aerial mechanics and a Romanian Air Force member. Extensive Searches are currently taking place on the scene.

Representatives of the IDF have notified the crew members' families of the incident.

The IAF is preparing for the departure of an air plane to Romania, carrying medical teams, research and rescue teams etc.

Commander of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan has corresponded with his Romanian counterpart, Maj. Gen. Ion- Aurel Stanciu, and has come to agreements with him regarding a mutual examination of the incident by the two militaries. Heading the Israeli research team is an IAF Brig. Gen.

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