The military MI-17 helicopter was wrecked in Egypt

The military MI-17 helicopter was wrecked in Egypt

The MI-17 helicopter of armed forces of Egypt was wrecked on Sunday over the province El-Fayyum, all crew members and passengers were lost, report local mass media.

According to sources of the Egyptian press close to army circles, in the fallen helicopter there were six people, reports RIA Novosti news agency.

According to arriving information, the aircraft carried out prospecting flight and was wrecked some minutes later after take-off from air base, reports ITAR-TASS.

The sudden stop of the engine could become a cause of accident as it is reported. Incident investigation is conducted.