Five killed in Skardu army helicopter crash

July 11, 2012 - Updated 1749 PKT

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Five killed in Skardu army helicopter crash

SKARDU: An army aviation helicopter has crashed near Skardu Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan, Geo News reported.

At least five people including the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash. The helicopter was returning from Gayari when it crashed due to a technical fault.

According to the ISPR, the helicopter was an MI-17 and on a test flight.

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