Ecuador:
An Indian-built Dhruv, or Advanced Light Helicopter, has crashed at a military parade in Quito, Ecuador. Both the pilots of the helicopter are safe.
The helicopter was one of seven sold by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to the Ecuadorian Armed Forces for 45 million dollars. As a result of the accident, the government has suspended the use of the remaining 6 helicopters, which includes the one used by Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa.
The helicopter crashed as Ecuadorean Armed Forcese were celebrating their 89th anniversary. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was flying in military formation when a fire began in the back portion of the helicopter and it started to spiral toward the ground. Firemen arrived at the scene immediately and put out the flames.
The helicopter was one of seven sold by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to the Ecuadorian Armed Forces for 45 million dollars. As a result of the accident, the government has suspended the use of the remaining 6 helicopters, which includes the one used by Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa.
The helicopter crashed as Ecuadorean Armed Forcese were celebrating their 89th anniversary. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was flying in military formation when a fire began in the back portion of the helicopter and it started to spiral toward the ground. Firemen arrived at the scene immediately and put out the flames.
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