Military plane makes emergency landing due to technical problems

While flying from an offshore drilling rig back to Tien Hai (Thai Binh), the EC 155 had a hydraulic system problem and had to make an emergency landing.

On the morning of July 15, an EC-155 military aircraftfrom Gia Lam to the drilling rig at the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin.About 8:30 am, when returning to the areaTien Hai district, Thai Binh province, planehydraulic system failure.

The plane made an emergency landing in a field. Photo: Manh Hung.

The pilot immediately made an emergency landing to ensure safety and carry out repairs. Thanks to the timely landing, all 11 people on board, including the 2 pilots, were safe.

The plane was then brought to an area suitable for repair. Photo: Manh Hung.

"After repairs, the plane will continue its journey back to the unit. This is just a technical problem, like a car breaking down and having to stop for repairs."Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army said..

Authorities were present to protect the scene. Photo: Manh Hung.

According to VNE