the defense Ministry said the circumstances of rigid landing of helicopter Mi-8 HQs of the Russian Federation on Chukotka. The incident occurred in the terminal area “Coal mine” (Anadyr). 4 people died – all who were on Board.

the Mi-8 has carried out a training flight, reports RIA Novosti. The incident occurred about five in the morning time of Moscow. The preliminary cause of the tragedy – a technical malfunction. The place went Commission of the main command HQs.

the Black boxes of the helicopter was found in a satisfactory condition. Airport after the emergency is in normal mode.