Five lives were lost in a tragic collision between two civilian helicopters near Eura Airfield in Finland. The deadly crash occurred shortly after the helicopters departed from Tallinn, Estonia, and were en route to an aviation event.
Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Five Lives in Finland
Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Five Lives in Finland
A devastating mid-air accident involving two helicopters near Eura Airport has left five individuals dead.
In a heartbreaking incident, local police confirmed that two helicopters collided in mid-air close to Eura Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five occupants. The aircraft took off together from Tallinn and crashed around 12:00 PM local time (10:00 AM GMT). Rescuers discovered the wreckage in a nearby forested area, revealing that one helicopter carried two individuals while the other had three.
The helicopters involved in the accident were registered outside of Finland. Authorities from both Finland and Estonia are collaborating in the investigation, which aims to determine the exact cause of the collision. Eyewitness accounts and flight data will be pivotal in uncovering the circumstances leading to this tragic event, which has shocked the local aviation community and raised concerns about air traffic safety in the region.
