4 killed in crash of Turkish military helicopter – cause unknown

A Turkish military helicopter of the S-70 model crashed in the Malatya province of southeastern Turkey, killing four people. The Turkish Defense Ministry announced the crash and stated that rescue teams arrived at the site and are continuing their work. The cause of the crash is still unknown. Turkish media outlets, including NTV, reported four fatalities and quoted an unnamed official. The Defense Ministry has not yet officially confirmed the death toll or stated how many people were on board the helicopter. The article notes that three months ago, a Turkish F-16 crashed during a training flight, and the pilot survived.