Russian helicopter crashed in Ethiopia

ENA, ena.gov.et

Addis Ababa July 31/2013 Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority announced a Russian helicopter had been crashed in East Shoa Zone of Oromia State while preparing to fly to Juba, South Sudan, for United Nations mission.

Authority told ENA that two helicopters have taken flight from Djibouti to Addis Ababa to fill fuel and to undertake technical check ups for the United Nations' mission in South Sudan.

The Authority added that one of the helicopters crashed today at 10: 20 Chefe Dinsa area East Shoa zone Oromia State with undisclosed reason.

Two pilots and four passengers have taken a flight in the helicopter but no death has so far been reported except some injuries, the Authority noted. Ethiopian Air Force has undertaken rescue works in collaboration with the community to help victims.

Special National investigation committee has been organized to find out the reasons behind the accident and will travel to the area, the Authority said.