Philippines Grounds Sokol Helicopters Following Crash

Credit: Philippines Air Force Leonardo W3 Sokol helicopter: U.S. Air Force
KUALA LUMPUR—The Philippines Air Force (PAF) has grounded its Leonardo W3 Sokol medium helicopters following a crash on Nov. 22, the third accident involving the type since 2012. A Sokol carrying 12 people crashed as it was about to land at the Col. Ernesto Ravina airbase, 105 km (65 mi.) from...

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