| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | LZ-CAP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-8P |
| C/n (msn): | 10320 |
| Operator Titles: | Malta Air Charter |
| Location | |
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| City / Heliport: | Xewkija / Gozo - HeliportMap |
| Country: | Malta |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LMMG IATA: GZM Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1990 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 491925 |
| Photo Comment |
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Leased from Heli Air Services. Operated Luqa Airport - Gozo Heliport service. Went down in the Indian Ocean on 8 January 1994 near Ari Atoll in the Maldives while on approach to land on the island of Kandholhudu. Both pilots survived but cabin attendant and eight passengers died. Manufactured in 1989, had logged 1225 hours and was on lease to Hummingbird Helicopters. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 August 2022, and has since been viewed 158 times. |