2 fatalities

2020-11-09: 2020 Russian Mil Mi-24 shootdown — Armenia

Armenia

On November 9, 2020, a 2020 Russian Mil Mi-24 shootdown was involved in an aviation accident near Armenia. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The helicopter was shot down by fire from a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) operated by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On 9 November 2020, a Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter was shot down by Azerbaijani forces near Yeraskh, Armenia, during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. Two crew members died, one was injured. Azerbaijan apologized and offered compensation.

Incident

On 9 November 2020, a Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter was shot down by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. The incident occurred near Yeraskh, in Armenia, a few kilometers away from Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Cause

The helicopter was brought down by fire from a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) launched from the ground.

Casualties

Two of the crew members died as a result of the attack, while another was injured.

Aftermath

Azerbaijani authorities issued a statement of apology, stating that the shootdown happened by mistake, and offered compensation.

Probable cause

The helicopter was shot down by fire from a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) operated by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

Contributing factors

man-portable air-defense system