2002 Khankala Mi-26 crash, Aviation accident in Russian Federation
The 2002 Khankala Mi-26 crash is one of the deadliest helicopter disasters recorded.
On August 19, 2002, a Russian Mil Mi-26 helicopter was shot down in Chechnya.
The incident reflects the ongoing conflicts in the region during that time.
An investigation into the crash highlighted the risks of operating military aircraft in conflict zones.
With 127 fatalities, the crash stands as the deadliest involving a single rotorcraft.
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