They capture on video the fall of a Mexican Navy helicopter seconds after taking off

A helicopter from the Ministry of the Navy recorded an incident this Monday in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, after presenting a mechanical failure during takeoff maneuvers.

According to official information, the aircraft, model MI-17, suffered a loss of power in the distinguished engine when trying to rise from facilities of the Fourth Naval Region, which forced the crew to perform a emergency landing.

The mishap occurred within the naval zone, where the helicopter failed to complete its ascent, leading to a controlled maneuver to return to land.

The Navy reported that, despite the incident, No injuries or deaths were reported.and the corresponding security protocols were activated to protect the crew and avoid greater risks.

So far, the agency has not detailed the extent of the damage to the aircraft, although it was indicated that the incident was the result of a technical failure during takeoff.

“It should be noted that thanks to the expertise and training of the flight crew there were no human losses or injuries to regret and the material damage suffered to the aircraft after an internal most specialized evaluation will be repaired and thus recover its operability,” indicated a statement from the agency.

Other similar cases

It is not the first accident of this type involving a Mexican Navy aircraft. In April 2022, an MI-17 of the Navy Secretariat suffered an accident during maneuvers at the Mazatlán International Airport, when it failed during a takeoff operation, which led to a low-altitude collapse.

On that occasion, the aircraft lost stability during a maneuver and ended up impacting within the operational area of ​​the airport, which generated an immediate mobilization of emergency and internal military bodies.

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