Two Afghan Air Force pilots died Thursday after an army helicopter crashed in the restless northern province of Baghlan, the Ministry of Defense confirmed, Trend reported, bringing Xinhua up.
“Afghan Air Force (AAF) MD-530 helicopter crashed in Kaparak city in Pul-e-Khumri city, baghlan capital, around 4. 30pm on Thursday. army personnel, ” said the ministry in a statement.
“Two AAF pilots lost their lives and no one was injured on the ground,” he said.
The turn of fate was caused by a technical failure, he said, adding that the ministry will investigate the incident.