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Military helicopter crashes into market in central Iran, killing four

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USA

Recovery efforts continue after deadly midair collision in Washington

67 killed in midair collision between American Airlines jet and Army Black Hawk over Potomac River. 41 bodies recovered; wreckage search ongoing. NTSB investigates helicopter deviation, air traffic control staffing. Both black boxes found; preliminary report due in 30 days.

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport.

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Which European leaders have died in mysterious plane crashes?

There is a long list of European leaders who have been killed in plane and helicopter crashes, often in mysterious circumstances. These are some of the most high-profile ones, some of which remain unsolved to this day.

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WATCH: Iran deploys rescue teams to site of helicopter incident

Iranian state TV said what it called a “hard landing” happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with the nation of Azerbaijan, some 600 kilometres northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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Mediterranean helicopter crash kills five US military personnel

The military says the incident happened during a training mission, and that search and rescue efforts began immediately.

Turkey

Three divers missing in Turkey helicopter crash

The trio of workers for the Turkish fire service disappeared as their helicopter fell into a reservoir near Izmir.

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At least 13 people die in wildfires in Chile

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions where more than 100 homes have been affected and 47,000 hectares of forest destroyed since the fires broke out. At least 13 people have died.

Ukraine

Dramatic bodycam footage released after Ukraine helicopter crash

Police in Ukraine release dramatic bodycam footage of the immediate aftermath of Wednesday's helicopter crash outside Kyiv

Ukraine

Ukraine: Russian spies jailed, helicopter crash probe, more weapons

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Norway

Two passengers killed as helicopter crashes in central Norway

The pilot of the aircraft was severely injured and has been rushed to hospital.

Turkey

Two dead after helicopter crashes en route to Turkish wildfire

The aircraft was travelling to tackle a forest fire near the resort town of Marmaris.

Greece

Firefighting helicopter crashes in Greece with four people on board

Authorities say the aircraft went down in the Aegean Sea while battling a forest fire on the island of Samos.

Romania

Eight people die in two separate military aircraft crashes in Romania

A missing fighter jet and a military helicopter sent on the search and rescue mission both went down, the defence ministry has confirmed.

Madagascar

Madagascar minister swims 12 hours to shore after helicopter crash

Police Minister Serge Gellé was one of two survivors. Two other people are missing, feared dead.

Russia

Eight missing after tourist helicopter crashes in Russian crater lake

Rescuers were searching for survivors in a volcanic lake after a helicopter with 16 people on board crashed in Russia’s far east.

USA

Wreckage of helicopter crash that killed Czech billionaire found

The helicopter crashed and rolled downhill for hundreds of feet in an area north of Anchorage, killing Petr Kellner, the richest man in the Czech Republic.