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Fatal Mid-Air Helicopter Collision in Finland Kills Five

Two civilian helicopters en route from Estonia to an aviation event collided near Eura Airport, with investigations into the cause ongoing.

A fire department vehicle is seen near the crash site close to the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Lehtikuva/Petri Hakosalo via REUTERS
An ATV passes a police vehicle to enter the crash site near the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland, on May 17, 2025. Lehtikuva/Petri Hakosalo via REUTERS
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Finland helicopters crash: Two aircraft collide midair, killing all five on board

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 12:35 pm local time on May 17, 2025, near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland.
  • All five individuals aboard the two helicopters, including prominent Estonian businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg, Priit Jaagant, and Lilit Jaagant, were confirmed dead.
  • The helicopters, Robinson R44 models, departed from Tallinn, Estonia, and were headed to Piikajarvi Airport for an aviation event.
  • Eyewitnesses reported one helicopter 'dropping like a stone' during a maneuver before the collision; the wreckage was found approximately 100 meters apart in a wooded area.
  • A joint investigation by Finnish and Estonian authorities is underway, with the cause of the crash yet to be determined.