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Helicopter crash kills one in Russia

(Xinhua)

08:19, May 29, 2013

MOSCOW, May 28 (Xinhua) -- A Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in central Russia's Saratov region Tuesday, killing a pilot and prompting the air force to ground all choppers of the type.

The two others on board escaped unharmed in the crash, which occurred during a routine training flight, according to investigators. Regional emergency authorities said flight recorders have been found.

The cause of the accident is yet to be found. Investigators said they have opened a criminal case.

Air Force Commander Victor Bondarev ordered to ground all Mi-8 helicopters until the cause is determined.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the accident will not affect the use of Mi-8 helicopters by President Vladimir Putin.

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