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Israeli helicopter crashes into sea

Philippines News.Net
Tuesday 24th November, 2009

A civilian helicopter has plunged into the sea off central Israel, killing three tourists on board and the pilot.
A civilian helicopter has plunged into the sea off central Israel, killing three tourists on board and the pilot.

The helicopter plummeted from hundreds of metres in the air into water near the resort city of Netanya.

Witnesses say the helicopter was flying about 500 metres from the beach when it slowly descended toward the water, flipping onto its back before hitting the water.

Rescue services called to the scene found bodies floating in the water.

The cause of the crash will now be investigated.
 

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