Originally Posted by
havick
Probably external load it out on a Mi8 or similar metal.
Mi-8 bit overkill.
A Bell 212 would manage it. We lifted out a Longranger recently with a Bell 212 Eagle from a greater altitude than that. Blades, Hub and Mast off, dump any extra weight (battery etc).
Still value in the hull. Probably BER for rebuild but value in spares. Someone will likely buy it after the loss adjuster puts it out for bids.