This March 1992 built Mi-8 started its flying career as RA-27059 with Vityaz. In August 1993 it started to serve Helitaxi Colombia in an all-black colour with 'Vertical de Aviación' titles. It is seen here serving a US Transportation Command Directorate of Acquisition contract in Afghanistan. The Mi-8 was written off on 22 June 2018 while being parked at the helipad of ISA Intercolombia at El Valle (Toledo municipiality of northern Antioquia province) when it was deliberately set on fire by "Frente 36" FARC dissidents. The helicopter was burnt out, no casualties reported.

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