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China test flight narrowly avoids helicopter disaster

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened

A Chinese F-27 helicopter suffered a serious tail failure during a test flight and nearly crashed. Two test pilots were injured and taken for medical treatment.

  • 01A new F-27 helicopter nearly crashed during a test flight in China.
  • 02A sudden break was found in the aircraft’s tail section.
  • 03Two test pilots on board were injured.
  • 04The pilots were evacuated for medical treatment.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 14, 2026
China test flight narrowly avoids helicopter disaster
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Chinese Test Helicopter Loses Tail Midair, Two Pilots Survive

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