Russian military helicopter crashes during air show, 1 dead

Russia's Defence Ministry says one of its helicopter gunships has crashed during an air show, killing one of its crewmembers and injuring another.

The ministry said the Mi-28 helicopter gunship was part of a flight of helicopters performing aerobatics at the Dubrovichi firing range in Ryazan region, about 170 kilometres southeast of Moscow, when it crashed today.

It said the crewmember who survived the crash was in satisfactory condition. There was no damage on the ground.

The aerobatics show was part of the International Army Games, competitions involving troops from Russia and several other nations at shooting ranges across Russia that began yesterday.
 

The Mi-28 is a two-seat attack helicopter replacing older Soviet-built gunships in the Russian inventory. It has been sold to Iraq and Kenya among others.