Interim findings from the Air Force's investigation indicate a technical failure caused the fire • Resourceful personnel saved fighter lives • Fleet of helicopter helicopters still grounded

• Burning in a helicopter // Photo: Dudu Greenshpan

The interim findings of the expert's investigation into the burning of the helicopter two weeks ago were submitted to Air Force Commander, Amiram Norkin, this morning (Thursday). According to the findings of the investigation, the helicopter malfunction apparently began due to a technical gearwheel failure in the helicopter that led to the helicopter flare.

It was also determined that the helicopter crew acted in a professional and purposeful manner, which resulted in the evacuation of the fighters who were on the helicopter on time, thus preventing mental injuries. The commander of the Air Force expressed his appreciation for the crew's work and said: At this point, only a week since the incident, we understand what happened, but not the factors that led to the technical failure. The team will continue to investigate until it is completed and the helicopter helicopter is still grounded at this time. "

The Sikorsky helicopter crash // Photo: Hot reports from the area

Recall, on November 26, a helicopter was forced on 11 fighters and four crew members to make an emergency landing in the south of the country, after a fire broke out in the helicopter during the flight. After the emergency landing and evacuation of the soldiers and crew, the helicopter started firing until it caught fire entirely. However, there were no casualties at the event.

On the day of the incident, Deputy Chief of the Aviation Authority, Deputy Chief of the Avi Harush, said: "We were notified of a fire from a western helicopter to Kama. Because it was a complex event, we launched additional firefighting sites and when we arrived at the scene, we immediately acted to extinguish the fire and scan for trapped locals. And healthy people have not yet arrived. The firefighting operations are now complete and we are in full control. The investigation has begun. The event has ended without casualties. "

The helicopter after the fire // Photo: Dudu Grinshpan

Air Force officials, along with IAF representatives, are involved in additional investigations of air forces operating the agitation, and representatives of the Sikorsky company that manufactures the helicopter.

Following the accident, security officials have criticized the continued use of the helicopter, calling on the decision makers to replace it: "Without resourceful piloting, an agonizing disaster could happen tonight. An accident that reminds us that it's time for the Air Force to part with this old job after more than 40 years and choose Already the future storm helicopter. "