What is chernobyl helicopter crash?

The Chernobyl helicopter crash occurred on October 2, 1997, near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The crash occurred during a routine inspection flight of the area surrounding the plant, which had been damaged during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

The helicopter, a Mi-8 transport helicopter, was carrying a crew of four and was conducting aerial surveillance of the radioactive contamination in the area. The helicopter was flying at a low altitude when it hit power lines, causing it to crash and catch fire. All four crew members were killed in the crash.

The cause of the crash was determined to be pilot error, as the helicopter was flying too low and too fast for the conditions. The crash served as a reminder of the dangers of operating aircraft in the contaminated area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

The crash also raised concerns about the safety of conducting operations in the area, given the ongoing radiation exposure and the risk of further accidents. Since the crash, helicopter flights in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have been strictly regulated to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.