Helicopter crash in Hong Kong injures thirteen

July 4, 2010

At around noon yesterday, a helicopter heading towards Macau crashed into the sea near Hong Kong's  with thirteen on board. They were only slightly injured.

Witnesses say the aircraft let out a loud 'bang', with no flames, then slowly descended to the sea. After a while, it sank completely. Shipping was unaffected. The  quoted Hong Kong's as saying that the rotorcraft performed an  after experiencing mechanical problems. The Ming Pao news agency also reported mechanical problems. Marine police, fire services, the Civil Aviation Department, and the Marine Department immediately sent rescue ships to the scene, which is between Hong Kong Island and the, inside Victoria Harbour. All passengers were safely rescued and sent to the for treatment.

The involved helicopter is an.