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Old 29th May 2003 | 15:48
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Gunship
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Unhappy BBC World

Morning all,

I saw the footage yesterday on BBC World.

Yes it was a Mi-8.

It is "fair" that the BBC commentator was right on the spot and said they touched building and ceashed.

I do not know who has actually seen the footage.

Apparently what we see on TV was the last of about three turns /orbits that the crew made before landing.

What bothered me was that "last" manoevre - quite a sharp turn (base legto final) at quite a high rate of descend.

I personally (this is a rumour network) saw more of a VortexRing State ... high rate of descend , low speed ... my small rumour after a sad accident.

And it was suppose to be such a joyeas week in the mountains .. eischh.

RIP - comdolence to the crew and pax and their families.
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