Helicopter destroyed in hangar fire along with two An-2 fixed wing aircraft.  Preliminary cause given centred on welding work being done in the hangar at the time.  One possible candidate for this helicopter is  RA-24234 (98730691) but that is not confirmed

Date:

7 February, 2012

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Kyzyl Airport, Tuva Republic

Country:

Russia

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Tuva-Avia

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