ALGIERS, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- An Algerian military helicopter crashed on Monday in the northern province of Ain Defla, some 150 km southwest of the capital Algiers, killing all three crew members on board, state-run ENTV reported.
The MI-171 helicopter of the Algerian Air Force crashed in the locality of El Attaf during a training operation, according to a statement of the defense ministry quoted by ENTV.
Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha has ordered a probe into the accident, the ministry statement said. ■
