Deepak Adhikari is a freelance journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He was the editor of Nepal Check, a fact-checking platform in Nepal. From March 2020 to July 2022, he was the editor of South Asia Check, Nepal's pioneering fact-checking outlet. 

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A viral video clip claiming to show fatal chopper crash involving Indian general is old

09 Dec 2021  |  South Asia Check  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Chief of defense staff of the Indian Army Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 others were killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8. Following the incident, a video clip falsely claiming to show the crash circulated on social media. Fact-checking by South Asia Check revealed that the video was from a different incident involving an Indian Air Force helicopter crash-landing in Arunachal Pradesh on November 19 due to a technical glitch. The video was shared widely on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, but it was unrelated to the fatal crash involving General Rawat.

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Vinícius Assis is a MoJo (Mobile Journalist) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering the whole Africa since 2018 for different media houses in Brazil, US and Europe.

Dense Atlantic Forest, tall eucalyptus, nearby farms: what the place where the helicopter was found is like

12 Jan 2024  |  g1.globo.com  |  Portuguese  |  Helicopter Crash

The helicopter that had been missing since December 31 was found in a dense and difficult-to-access area of the Atlantic Forest near Paraibuna, São Paulo. The search involved multiple organizations, including the Brazilian Air Force, Military Police, Civil Police, and Fire Department. The helicopter, carrying four people, was located after 12 days of extensive search operations. The area is characterized by tall eucalyptus trees and is near private farms used by security forces to access the crash site. The occupants included Luciana Rodzewics, her daughter Letícia Ayumi Rodzewics Sakumoto, their friend Raphael Torres, and the pilot Cassiano Tete Teodoro.

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John Bartlett is a freelance journalist based in Santiago, Chile. He has written for a number of publications and is comfortable appearing on live video and radio, as well as filming and editing short interviews and documentaries.

Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash

06 Feb 2024  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Sebastián Piñera, Chile’s two-time former president, died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. The crash occurred over Lago Ranco, with Piñera piloting the helicopter. The three passengers survived. Piñera, a Harvard-educated economist and billionaire, served as Chile's president from 2010 to 2014 and from 2018 to 2022. His first term was marked by economic growth and disaster response, while his second term saw significant social unrest and human rights accusations. A state funeral and national mourning have been declared.

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Yüksel Durgut  is a journalist based in Dortmund, Germany. He is in the fields since 1994. He worked for a Turkish News Agency. He covered Afghanistan and Pakistan about ten years. He wrote four books and hundreds of documentaries for many TV channels.

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A Week of Global Uncertainty: Tragedy and Political Turmoil

23 May 2024  |  Politurco.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

The article discusses a tragic helicopter crash in Iran that resulted in the deaths of President Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, leading to a period of mourning and political uncertainty. The incident is compared to historical aviation tragedies involving world leaders. Speculation arises about potential Israeli involvement, reflecting ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The article also touches on the International Criminal Court's efforts to hold Israeli and Hamas leaders accountable, and Julian Assange's legal battle against extradition to the US. The piece highlights the broader implications of these events on international relations and domestic politics in Iran.

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Alex Duval Smith is now in Dakar, Senegal. She is working for the BBC but happy to provide advice. 
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Investigation into Leicester City helicopter crash concludes

28 Oct 2022  |  www.bbc.co.uk  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

The Air Accident Investigation Branch concluded its investigation into the 2018 Leicester City helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of five people, including the club's chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The final report is expected in early 2023. The initial findings indicated a disconnection between cockpit pedals and the tail rotor, leading to an uncontrollable turn and the crash near King Power Stadium. The European Aviation Safety Agency has since mandated safety checks on similar aircraft models.

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I am an Iranian-American Journalist and Iran Analyst.
 When I was 14 I was lucky enough to get a work experience placement at newspaper in Iran. That was begining, From 1997 through today and I have worked with such as great Media inside and outside of Iran. 
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Teenager In Coma After Morality Police Apprehend Her In Tehran, Rights Group Says

22 May 2023  |  www.rferl.org  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials died in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province, leading to a period of mourning and a scramble to elect a new president within 50 days. The crash has sparked international reactions, with some expressing condolences and others criticizing Raisi's legacy of human rights abuses. The incident has also raised questions about Iran's nuclear policy and its relations with the West. The article highlights the political implications of Raisi's death, including potential successors and the impact on Iran's domestic and foreign policies.

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Italian-based freelance journalist, I cover mainly environmental stories and human rights issue in Italian, English and Spanish. I primarily do print and photography but I also have experience in radio journalism. I worked for Al Jazeera English, La Stampa, Haaretz, IPS News, La Nación (Costa Rica) ...

Helicopter crashes near a kindergarten in Kyiv: Ukrainian Interior Minister dies

18 Jan 2023  |  www.upday.com  |  Italian  |  Helicopter Crash

A helicopter crash near a kindergarten in Brovary, Kyiv region, resulted in 18 deaths, including Ukrainian Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, his deputy Yevhen Yenin, and a secretary. The crash also claimed the lives of three children and injured 26 people, including 12 children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders expressed their condolences. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

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Mike Ives is a journalist based in Hanoi, Vietnam, and a regular contributor to The Economist and The New York Times.

El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash

09 Sept 2024  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

El Salvador's national police chief, Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, died in a helicopter crash near the Honduran border. The crash also claimed the life of Manuel Coto, a former credit union head accused of money laundering. President Nayib Bukele, who has been re-elected on a platform of gang violence crackdown, suggested the crash might not be an accident and called for an international investigation. Bukele's administration has been criticized for human rights violations during its aggressive anti-gang campaign, despite achieving a significant reduction in the country's homicide rate.

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As Spain Correspondent for The Times of London for 11 years, I covered the Catalan independence drive, royal scandals and the rise of animal rights in a country famed for bullfighting.   Now I freelance for The Independent, the i paper, Reuters, The Telegraph and Al Jazeera among others. 
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Helicopter crash-lands on busy motorway in Spain

06 Oct 2023  |  inews.co.uk  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

A helicopter crash-landed on the M-40 motorway near Madrid, injuring three people. The two-seat micro-helicopter hit a car, causing injuries to its occupants and the car driver. Emergency services responded promptly, and an investigation into the cause, possibly a strong gust of wind, has been launched. The helicopter was en route from a nearby conference center to Cuatro Vientos airfield.

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Barry Keevins is a journalist based in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Mother of brothers killed in Grand Canyon chopper crash reveals family won't receive £78m payout like parents of friend who also died

10 Jan 2024  |  This is Money  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

The family of Stuart and Jason Hill, who died in a 2018 Grand Canyon helicopter crash, will not receive damages as their mother chose not to pursue legal action. The crash, likely caused by wind, resulted in five British fatalities. The family of another victim, Jonathan Udall, received a £78 million settlement from Papillon Airways and Airbus Helicopters SAS. The Udalls aim to campaign for helicopters to be fitted with crash-resistant fuel systems. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation found no mechanical issues with the helicopter, attributing the crash to environmental factors.

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Journalist,producer, fixer, searcher based in Islamabad/Peshawar with experience in both print and broadcast media. My roles include writing, editorial and reporting.  Utilising my established position within the local media infrastructure, I also contribute regionally and nationally with stories I ...

Contradictory Reports Emerge Over Fatal Military Helicopter Crash in Northern Pakistan

08 May 2015  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Military Helicopter Crash

A military helicopter crash in the Naltar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, including the ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines. The MI-17 helicopter, carrying 17 individuals, crashed during an emergency landing and collided with an army school building. While the military cites a technical fault with the tail rotor as the cause, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility, stating they targeted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with an anti-aircraft missile. Sharif was not aboard the helicopter. The crash occurred as diplomats were being transported to a chairlift project inauguration. No children were in the school at the time, and the prime minister declared a day of mourning.

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Adela Lin is a journalist based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwan Attributes Black Hawk Crash to Environment, Human Factors

01 Oct 2023  |  NDTV Profit  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Weather, terrain, and human factors were identified as the causes of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crash in January, which resulted in the deaths of eight defense ministry officers, including Taiwan’s top military officer. The Ministry of National Defense’s Air Force Command Headquarters reported that sudden weather changes led to thick cloud and mist, preventing the pilots from climbing high enough. Mechanical failure was deemed unlikely. The air force plans to enhance training and equipment in response.

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Danielle Moylan is a former Australian diplomat, posted to the Australian Embassy in Tehran 2012-14. She is currently living and working in Kabul as a freelance journalist and communications consultant. She has recently written for Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera, and ABC The Drum (Australia), and has ...

Afghan army in rescue bid for Taliban helicopter crash hostages

25 Nov 2015  |  The Telegraph  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Afghan security forces initiated a rescue operation for 18 individuals captured by Taliban insurgents after a helicopter made an emergency landing in Taliban-controlled territory in Faryab. The incident resulted in three deaths, including one foreigner, and the capture of 18 others, including two Moldovan citizens. Conflicting accounts emerged regarding the cause of the helicopter's emergency landing, with the Afghan Ministry of Defence citing technical issues and the Taliban claiming it was hit by a rocket. The region has seen significant militant activity and territorial gains by anti-government groups, with recent counter-insurgency efforts temporarily pushing back militants.

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Catalina Oquendo is a colombian journalist based in Buenos Aires. She works for the main newspaper in Colombia during 12 years covering armed conflict, social affairs and cultural affairs. Kiplinger Fellow 2015, won Simon Bolívar Award in Colombia and she was finalist  Online News Association award ...

Military helicopter accident leaves nine dead and six injured in Colombia

21 Jul 2020  |  El País México  |  Spanish  |  Helicopter Crash

A Black Hawk helicopter crash between Guaviare and Vaupés in southeastern Colombia resulted in nine soldiers dead, six injured, and three missing. The Colombian Army, which lost contact with the helicopter during an operation against FARC dissidents, is conducting search and rescue efforts. The causes of the crash are unknown, and an Army Aviation Division is investigating. The operation targeted the Estructura Primera group led by 'Iván Mordisco', a former FARC member opposed to the peace negotiations.

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Gresi Plasmanto is a journalist living in Jambi. He has been a journalist since 2014 and previously
was a correspondent for the Jambi Antara News Bureau. Since July 2019 until now, Gresi has
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4 Victims of Helicopter Crash in Kerinci Successfully Evacuated, What About the Fate of Jambi Police Chief?

21 Feb 2023  |  www.liputan6.com  |  Indonesian  |  Helicopter Crash

Four victims of a helicopter crash in Bukit Tamiai, Kerinci, Jambi, were successfully evacuated via air on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The victims include ADC Kapolda Jambi Iptu Muhardi Aditya, Kopilot AKP Amos Freddy, Direskrimum Kombes Pol Andri Ananta, and Dirpolairud Kombes Pol Michael Mumbunan. The evacuation of Jambi Police Chief Irjen Pol Rusdi Hartono, who suffered a broken arm, is still ongoing. The crash occurred on Sunday, February 19, 2023, in Desa Tamiai, Batang Merangin, Kerinci, involving eight people. Rescue efforts have been hampered by thick fog and bad weather, with victims having to stay in emergency tents while being attended to by SAR teams.

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I am a freelance journalist based in Bamako, Mali since 2018. I studied fine art photography in college, primarily working in documentary photography, and began work as a photojournalist in 2016. I was trained in video journalism in 2020. I have been primarily working as a radio and text journalist ...

Mali Military Helicopter Crashes in Capital

24 Apr 2023  |  allafrica.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

A military helicopter crashed in a residential area of Mali's capital, Bamako, on Saturday after returning from an operational mission. The Malian army confirmed the crash on their official Facebook page. The incident occurred amid ongoing battles against an Islamist insurgency in Mali. France had intervened in 2013 but withdrew in 2022 due to concerns about Mali's military government's collaboration with Russian Wagner Group mercenaries. Mali has been under military rule since a 2020 coup. The interim President Assimi Goita's chief of staff, Oumar Traore, was recently killed in an ambush. Another attack by suspected Islamists targeted a military base in central Mali on Saturday morning. The number of casualties from the helicopter crash has not been disclosed.

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My name is Taisiia Semenova and I am a journalist from Ukraine based in Barcelona, Spain. I've reported on crucial events, including war coverage, with bylines in CNN, Berliner Zeitung, Kyiv Post, Kyiv Independent, and more. 
I have done reporting in Ukraine, Poland, Spain, and Portugal. The ...

Helicopter Crash in Ukraine Kills Interior Minister and Other Officials

19 Jan 2023  |  The Kyiv Independent  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

On January 18, a helicopter crash in Brovary, east of Kyiv, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky and other top officials. The helicopter was en route to a war hotspot when it crashed near a kindergarten, also killing civilians on the ground. President Zelensky expressed the significant loss for the state and appointed National Police Head Ihor Klymenko as acting interior minister. The Security Service of Ukraine is investigating the crash, considering several causes, including technical malfunction and possible foul play. The helicopter, an Airbus H225 Super Puma, was part of a fleet modernization program and was used for various special tasks. The number of victims changed throughout the day due to the ongoing identification process. The new acting interior minister, Ihor Klymenko, has a background in the military and police, with experience as a peacekeeper and psychologist.

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Herbert Villarraga is a journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Tearful Zelenskyy honors top Ukrainian officials killed in helicopter crash

21 Jan 2023  |  www.grandforksherald.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visibly emotional, attended a memorial for seven senior officials, including Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi, who died in a helicopter crash near Kyiv. The tragedy, which also claimed the life of a child, compounded the nation's sorrow amid ongoing war casualties. Zelenskyy, foregoing his usual war-focused address, expressed his condolences, while military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov called Monastyrskyi's death a significant loss, highlighting his role in Ukraine's resistance since Russia's invasion.

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Cassandra Vinograd is a freelance journalist and producer specializing in conflict, human rights and migration. She previously worked for NBC News, The Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal. Her reporting has taken her throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East. 

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Iran Buries President Raisi in His Hometown

23 May 2024  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after dying in a helicopter crash. The crash also claimed the lives of the foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and five others. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced five days of mourning and led the funeral prayers. The Iranian government quickly appointed interim leaders to maintain stability. Raisi's death necessitates new presidential elections and may influence the selection of Khamenei's successor. The article also highlights the diplomatic efforts of the deceased foreign minister and the continued governance efforts by the interim officials.

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I cover political parties, labour, education policy, science and research, minorities, and human rights for The News International.

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz Express Deep Grief Over Death Of Iranian President

20 May 2024  |  The Friday Times  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief over the unexpected death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The accident occurred in northwest Iran, resulting in the death of all aboard, including the foreign minister. Both Pakistani leaders conveyed their condolences to the Iranian people, with PM Shehbaz recalling Raisi's recent visit to Pakistan. Pakistan plans to mourn the loss by hoisting the flag at half-mast and observing a day of grief.

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Bassam Zaazaa is a journalist presently based in Beirut, Lebanon, working as a freelance editor/journalist contributing with regional publications; Al Arabiya English, The National, Gulf News, Arab News & The New Arab. 
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Tragedy strikes Lebanese family twice in two years with Italy helicopter crash

11 Jun 2022  |  www.arabnews.com  |  English  |  Helicopter Crash

A Lebanese family faced a second tragedy when Tarek Tayyah died in a helicopter crash in Italy, following his wife Hala Tayyah's death in the Beirut blast in 2020. The crash, which killed all seven passengers, occurred after the helicopter, carrying Turkish and Lebanese nationals on a business trip, disappeared from radar in bad weather. The wreckage was found in a mountainous area, and Italian prosecutors are investigating. The Turkish victims were employees of Eczacibasi Consumer Products, attending a fair in Italy.

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