It is noted that the fall occurred due to the destruction of one of the landing gear.
“On September 5, 2019, in the Saratov Region, during the acceleration along the runway to complete the planned flight, the Mi-8 helicopter was overturned,” RIA Novosti quoted the agency as saying.
It is specified that the helicopter crew managed to safely leave the car and was not injured.
Earlier media reported the crash of a Mi-8 military helicopter in the Saratov region.