Repaired copter crashes during test flight

Pilot, co-pilot, engineer injured


FE Team | Published: November 14, 2017 19:11:19 | Updated: November 15, 2017 13:50:57


Repaired copter crashes during test flight

A commercial helicopter crashed at Rupganj Upazila of Narayanganj on Tuesday during its test flight after repair works.

Pilot Mizanur Rahman, co-pilot Zia and engineer Farooq of the helicopter were injured in this accident.

Rupganj Police Station OC Ismail Hossain said the accident occurred around 4pm.

“The helicopter crashed into the sand,” OC Ismail said.

The three injured were taken to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka.

According to bdnews24.com, Partex Aviation is owner of the helicopter.

Its Chief Engineer Md Mahiuddin said a technical malfunction forced the helicopter to make an emergency landing during the test flight after repair works.

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