(Finland, 18th) Two helicopters carrying 5 people collided and crashed near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland after taking off from Estonia on the 17th. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no one on board survived.
According to the Estonian Public Broadcasting Company, both helicopters were 4-seater Robinson R44 helicopters, registered in Austria and Estonia respectively. The passengers included two well-known Estonian entrepreneurs. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed at a press conference that there were no survivors in this accident. Finnish police are working to confirm the identities of the victims.
Earlier, Finnish Broadcasting Company reported that the accident occurred at noon local time on the 17th. Finnish police were informed that the two helicopters were carrying a total of 5 people, with one carrying 2 people and the other carrying 3. Rescue personnel have found the wreckage of the two helicopters in a forest.
According to the Estonian Public Broadcasting Company, both helicopters were 4-seater Robinson R44 helicopters, registered in Austria and Estonia respectively. The passengers included two well-known Estonian entrepreneurs. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed at a press conference that there were no survivors in this accident. Finnish police are working to confirm the identities of the victims.
Earlier, Finnish Broadcasting Company reported that the accident occurred at noon local time on the 17th. Finnish police were informed that the two helicopters were carrying a total of 5 people, with one carrying 2 people and the other carrying 3. Rescue personnel have found the wreckage of the two helicopters in a forest.