[JULIOZGZ]

A Mexican Navy MI-17 helicopter crashed while landing in Agua Blanca, Hidalgo, after completing an overflight with government officials on board. The incident, which occurred amid strong wind conditions, resulted in minor injuries to four of the twenty passengers.

The helicopter, engaged in operations following Hurricane Grace, encountered a strong gust of wind during its landing phase, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash. Emergency services responded to the scene, where three individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of their injuries.

The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, with authorities focusing on the severe wind conditions as a key factor. This incident raises concerns about aviation safety during extreme weather events, especially in regions prone to hurricanes.

The Mexican Navy, along with local and federal authorities, are conducting a thorough inquiry to determine the precise circumstances leading up to the crash. The findings of this investigation are awaited to inform future safety protocols and measures for aviation operations in adverse weather conditions.

[William May]

Looks like he was having some kind of tail-rotor trouble. But at least he kept it from going completely out of control. Difficult to autorotate from such a low altitude. No transition space left.

[kellyhound]

A Mexican Navy Mi-17 Hip utility helicopter has crashed shortly after takeoff in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo. The aircraft was reported to have 20 people on board when it crashed in in Agua Blanca, Mexico, a small coastal town.

Among those on board the aircraft when it crashed were reported to be the minister of the interior of the State of Veracruz.

No cause for the crash has been reported. The Mexican military reportedly operates 22 of the Mi-17 helicopters. The aircraft involved in the accident may have been from the Mexican 1st Air Mobility, Observation and Transport Naval Air Squadron Gulf of Mexico Naval Air Force, with their headquarters in Tuxpan, Veracruz at Tampico Naval Air Base.

In October, 2018, a Mexican Navy Mi-17 helicopter with 12 people on board crashed into the sea off the coast of Baja California. The helicopter was patrolling the area looking for illegal fishing on Saturday, October 20, when it lost control in a similar manner to this most recent crash and spiraled into the Gulf of California.

great find

[William May]

Originally Posted by kellyhound ↗

A Mexican Navy Mi-17 Hip utility helicopter has crashed shortly after takeoff in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo. The aircraft was reported to have 20 people on board when it crashed in in Agua Blanca, Mexico, a small coastal town.

Among those on board the aircraft when it crashed were reported to be the minister of the interior of the State of Veracruz.

No cause for the crash has been reported. The Mexican military reportedly operates 22 of the Mi-17 helicopters. The aircraft involved in the accident may have been from the Mexican 1st Air Mobility, Observation and Transport Naval Air Squadron Gulf of Mexico Naval Air Force, with their headquarters in Tuxpan, Veracruz at Tampico Naval Air Base.

In October, 2018, a Mexican Navy Mi-17 helicopter with 12 people on board crashed into the sea off the coast of Baja California. The helicopter was patrolling the area looking for illegal fishing on Saturday, October 20, when it lost control in a similar manner to this most recent crash and spiraled into the Gulf of California.

great find

Did they report a cause for that accident?

[durt]

Smash it once, pull it back up, and smash it again, real good this time!

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by William May ↗

Did they report a cause for that accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to a strong gust of wind.(Hurricane Grace)

[Lil_Lisa]

At least the bus/van driver was quick thinking enough to get the Hell out of there.

[Ballzyboy]

Originally Posted by Lil_Lisa ↗

At least the bus/van driver was quick thinking enough to get the Hell out of there.

Lol only after the helicopter already smashed into it. Probably watching it like “that’s so cool” not realizing how close to death he was

[Yanni]

Originally Posted by kellyhound ↗

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to a strong gust of wind.(Hurricane Grace)

i guess i'd say something like that too, if i were the pilot.
the trees weren't moving at all.