Bodies of 22 Recovered After Helicopter Crash in Russia's Kamchatka
Rescue teams locate wreckage near Vachkazhets volcano; investigation underway into pilot error or technical malfunction.
- The Mi-8 helicopter had 19 tourists and 3 crew members on board.
- Poor visibility and adverse weather conditions likely contributed to the crash.
- Vityaz-Aero, the flight operator, previously faced a ban after a 2021 crash.
- Kamchatka is known for its rugged beauty and rich wildlife.
- The Mi-8 is a widely used, two-engine helicopter designed in the 1960s.
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