Authorities reported that the crash occurred just after noon local time, with the aircraft having taken off together from Tallinn, Estonia, en route to an aviation event in Kokemäki. The helicopters came down near Eura Airport, in a dense wooded area.

Local police stated that two people were aboard one helicopter, while three were on the other. The victims were identified as aviation enthusiasts headed to the Piikajärvi Flight Center for an event celebrating flight and aviation. Meanwhile, Finnish and Estonian officials have initiated a collaborative investigation into the crash, focusing on the circumstances that led to this tragic accident.

As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of lives that have had a significant impact on the regional aviation community.