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Mid-Air Helicopter Collision in Finland Leaves Five Dead

Two civilian helicopters en route from Estonia to Finland crashed near Eura Airport, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

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 crash occurred on May 17, 2025, when two Robinson helicopters collided mid-air near Eura Airport in western Finland.
  • All five individuals on board, including prominent Estonian businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and Priit Jaagant, and Jaagant's wife, Lilit, were confirmed dead.
  • The helicopters, departing from Tallinn, Estonia, were heading to Piikajarvi Airport for a private aviation gathering.
  • Authorities from Finland and Estonia are conducting a joint investigation, with no military involvement confirmed in the incident.
  • Eyewitness accounts suggest one helicopter abruptly dropped during a maneuver before colliding with the other, but the exact cause remains unclear.