# Mi-8 helicopter emergency landing on Sakhalin Island > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mi-8-helicopter-emergency-landing-on-sakhalin-island > Updated: 2026-09-05T18:00:51.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. On September 2, 2026, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter performed an emergency landing on the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk–Dolinsk highway in the Dolynsky district of Sakhalin Island. The aircraft reportedly lost power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion while approaching the Sokol airfield. During the descent, the crew attempted to avoid civilian vehicles, but the helicopter clipped trees and ended up overturned in a roadside ditch. There were eight people on board, including a representative from the Sakhalin Regional Election Commission, four journalists, and three crew members. All eight individuals survived with only minor injuries, such as bruises and scratches. Investigations are being conducted to determine if the crash resulted from mechanical failure or insufficient refueling. The incident follows reports of fuel shortages and logistical challenges within Russian aviation sectors, which may be linked to strikes on oil refinery infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Russian Mi-8 military helicopter makes emergency highway landing on Sakhalin Island A Russian military Mi-8 helicopter made an emergency landing on a Sakhalin Island highway due to fuel exhaustion. All eight people on board survived with minor injuries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-mi-8-military-helicopter-makes-emergency-highway-landing-on-sakhalin-island ### 2026-09-02: Sakhalin Island Mi-8 helicopter makes emergency landing on highway A Mi-8 helicopter made an emergency landing on a Sakhalin Island highway after running out of fuel. The crew and passengers, including election officials and journalists, reportedly escaped without serious harm 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-mi-8-helicopter-crashes-on-sakhalin-island-highway --- Cite as: Mi-8 helicopter emergency landing on Sakhalin Island. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mi-8-helicopter-emergency-landing-on-sakhalin-island