Mi-8 Helicopter Crash in Russia's Karelia Region Kills All Three Crew Members

The experienced crew was on a training flight when the helicopter crashed into Lake Onega, sparking an underwater search.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter crashed into Lake Onega in the Karelia region during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.
The helicopter, flown by an experienced crew, disappeared from radar late on Sunday and was found 11 km from the shore at a depth of 50 meters.
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, with crew error, adverse weather conditions, and equipment malfunction being the main versions.
Divers and a remote-controlled underwater vehicle have been deployed for the underwater search operation.
The Mi-8 is a well-known Soviet and Russian model, one of the most mass-produced helicopters in the world, designed to transport troops.