In the Pavlovsky district of the Voronezh region, Russia, on March 6th, 2023, a Mi-8 helicopter made an emergency landing after reportedly catching its blades on a power line. The incident caused damage to the power line.

According to sources, the crew of the helicopter noticed the damage caused by the power line and decided to make an emergency landing to assess the situation. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the helicopter circling above, looking for a suitable place to land.

Emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene and no injuries were reported. The crew of the helicopter were able to safely exit the aircraft and assess the damage.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but one source claims that it was the power line that caused the emergency. The damaged power line caused a disruption in the local area, but it was repaired promptly.

The Mi-8 helicopter is a versatile aircraft that is widely used for military and civilian purposes. It is commonly used for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation missions.