To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

German Army Tiger helicopter crashes in Mali

2nd August 2017 - 15:59 GMT | by Erwan de Cherisey in Paris

RSS

An Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter belonging to the German Helicopter Detachment (HELIDET) based in Gao, Mali, crashed South of Tabankort on 26 July according to the Bundeswehr and the UN. Two crew members were killed in the crash.  

The reasons behind the crash still remain unknown, although as the Bundeswehr disclosed, an investigation team deployed to Mali the following day recovered one of the Tiger’s flight recorders at the crash site.

However, the device is damaged, so it remains unclear whether it can be exploited to determine the cause of the accident. The second recorder is still being

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Erwan de Cherisey

Author

Erwan de Cherisey


Erwan de Cherisey is a writer on international affairs and defence.

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin