Dangerous incident during the picnic. Pilot of the police Black Hawk sentenced

A pilot of a police Black Hawk helicopter received a suspended one-year prison sentence and a fine for an incident during a military picnic in August 2023. The helicopter severed a power line, causing panic but no injuries. The prosecutor agreed to the sentence and requested an additional financial penalty. The event was part of a celebration for the anniversary of a historical battle, and the pilot has a controversial past, having previously caused a fatal accident in 2009. Following the incident, he retired from service.