17 Bodies Recovered from Plane Which Went Missing after Takeoff

 

 A scene of a past plane crash (photo for illustration).

A helicopter that went missing in Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula with 22 people on board has been located. The plane crashed in Russia, and 17 bodies have been recovered. Photo: Rahim. Source: Getty Images The aircraft, which disappeared shortly after taking off on Saturday, August 31, was carrying 19 tourists and 3 crew members to Kamchatka, a scenic region known for its active volcanoes and popular with adventure seekers. Where was the missing Russian plane found? 

On Sunday morning, September 1, rescuers found the helicopter's wreckage in a hilly area at an altitude of 900 meters (2,953 feet), according to Kamchatka governor Vladimir Solodov, as CTV News reported. “The wreckage was spotted from the air near the last known contact point. So far, we have recovered 17 bodies. The rescuers have set up a temporary camp, and the search will resume at daybreak,” reported Ivan Lemikhov, an official from the Emergency Situations Ministry. 

The helicopter was operated by Vityaz-Aero, a Kamchatka-based company specialising in tourist flights, according to Moscow Times. Earlier, the rescue team reported that foggy weather had prevented them from locating and retrieving the victims. Authorities also noted that the crew had not issued any warnings about potential difficulties before taking off or prior to the crash. 

by  Nancy Odindo