2 US Army helicopters carrying 2 people each crash during training flight in Alaska
1 year, 7 months ago

2 US Army helicopters carrying 2 people each crash during training flight in Alaska

India Today  

Two US Army helicopters crashed while returning from a training flight on Thursday in Alaska. According to a spokesperson for the US Army Alaska, John Pennell, each helicopter had two people onboard. A statement from the US Army Alaska said that first responders were on scene at the crash site, near Healy. A spokesperson for the Alaska State Troopers, Austin McDaniel, said the state agency was not involved in the response, AP reported.

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LAPD helicopter training accident leaves 2 officers injured
2 weeks ago

LAPD helicopter training accident leaves 2 officers injured

LA Times  

An LAPD helicopter accident injured two officers during training in Los Alamitos on Tuesday. Two LAPD officers were injured when a helicopter training flight in Los Alamitos ended in an emergency landing, a spokesperson for the department said. Around 1 p.m. Tuesday, a helicopter was conducting training with two officers on board in the 4000 block of Doolittle Avenue in …

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew
8 months ago

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said. The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a …

1 dead, 7 missing after Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training
8 months ago

1 dead, 7 missing after Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training

LA Times  

Japan is searching for seven crew members after the crash of two SH-60K helicopters, which are usually deployed on destroyers. Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a nighttime training exercise, after possibly colliding with each other, Japan’s defense minister said. The two SH-60K choppers belonging to Japan’s Maritime Self …

Military helicopter crashes near border in Texas, killing Border Patrol agent, 2 National Guardsmen
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Military helicopter crashes near border in Texas, killing Border Patrol agent, 2 National Guardsmen

LA Times  

A U.S. Customs and Border Protections agent stands by as investigators drive to the site of a deadly helicopter crash south of La Grulla, Texas, on Friday. A helicopter flying over the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas crashed Friday, killing two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent, the military said. The UH-72 Lakota helicopter was assigned to the federal …

5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
1 year, 1 month ago

5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise

NPR  

5 U.S. service members were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images Five American service members were killed during a training exercise after a military Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday morning, defense officials said. The crash came a …

2 Army soldiers killed, 12 injured in crash of military transport vehicle in Alaska
1 year, 2 months ago

2 Army soldiers killed, 12 injured in crash of military transport vehicle in Alaska

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed and 12 others injured after a military transport vehicle flipped on a dirt road leading to a training area in Alaska, officials said. The single-vehicle accident happened Monday as the soldiers headed to the Yukon Training Area near Salcha, or about 30 miles southeast of Fairbanks, the 11th Airborne Division said …

Three killed as two firefighting helicopters collide mid-air in California
1 year, 4 months ago

Three killed as two firefighting helicopters collide mid-air in California

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three people have been …

US: Bodies of pilot, 3 scientists recovered from helicopter crash site in Alaska
1 year, 5 months ago

US: Bodies of pilot, 3 scientists recovered from helicopter crash site in Alaska

India TV News  

The bodies of a helicopter pilot and three scientists have been recovered in Alaska after the aircraft crashed in a shallow lake in the state's North Slope area on Thursday, according to authorities. The helicopter, a Bell 206, crashed while transporting the Alaska Department of Natural Resources staff while they conducted fieldwork in the area. Meanwhile, the wreckage of the …

Bodies of 4 killed in Alaska helicopter crash are recovered from lake
1 year, 5 months ago

Bodies of 4 killed in Alaska helicopter crash are recovered from lake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alaska search and rescue divers …

US: Helicopter with state workers crashes into Alaska lake; no survivors found
1 year, 5 months ago

US: Helicopter with state workers crashes into Alaska lake; no survivors found

India TV News  

A helicopter crash in Alaska's North Slope region left no survivors, officials said on Friday. The helicopter had been chartered by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, the department said in a statement on Friday. A North Slope Borough search and rescue team in a helicopter found debris matching the description of the missing helicopter, but no bodies had been …

US Army: Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather
1 year, 7 months ago

US Army: Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather

Associated Press  

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no weather issues or visibility problems at the time, an Army spokesperson said Sunday. Killed were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39, of Oneonta, New York; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, …

Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes
1 year, 7 months ago

Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes

Associated Press  

JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Army has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky, the military branch announced Friday. The unit is part of the 11th Airborne Division, which is nicknamed the “Arctic Angels.” Military investigators were making their way to Alaska’s interior, with a team from …

Army Grounds Non-Critical Aviators After Fatal Crashes
1 year, 7 months ago

Army Grounds Non-Critical Aviators After Fatal Crashes

Huff Post  

JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Army has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky, the military branch announced Friday. The unit is part of the 11th Airborne Division, which is nicknamed the “Arctic Angels.” Military investigators were making their way to Alaska’s interior, with a team from …

3 Soldiers Killed After U.S. Army Helicopters Crash In Alaska
1 year, 7 months ago

3 Soldiers Killed After U.S. Army Helicopters Crash In Alaska

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed in central Alaska on Thursday while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring another, officials said. A spokesperson for the Army said the two AH-64 Apache helicopters were from Fort Wainwright, near Fairbanks. “This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers and for the division,” …

The Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash
1 year, 7 months ago

The Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash

NPR  

The Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash Enlarge this image toggle caption Cameron Roxberry/U.S. Army via AP SEATTLE — The U.S. Army identified on Saturday the three soldiers who were killed when two helicopters collided in Alaska while returning from a training mission. The U.S. Army announced Friday that it has grounded aviation units for training after …

Several killed as US Army's Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
1 year, 8 months ago

Several killed as US Army's Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

Firstpost  

In the Kentucky House and in the Senate, members stood for a moment of silence Thursday morning in honor of the crash victims. Kentucky state Rep. Walker Thomas said the crash occurred about 15 to 20 minutes from his home Fort Campbell: US Army investigators are trying to determine what caused two Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters to crash during …

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky
1 year, 8 months ago

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

Associated Press  

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — U.S. Army investigators are trying to determine what caused two Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters to crash during a routine nightime training exercise in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers aboard. A statement from Fort Campbell said the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County …

9 killed after US army helicopters collide over Kentucky
1 year, 8 months ago

9 killed after US army helicopters collide over Kentucky

India Today  

Nine soldiers were killed in a crash of two medical evacuation Black Hawk helicopters during a routine nighttime training mission over Kentucky, the US Army said on Thursday, in one of the military's deadliest training accidents in recent years. Crew members using night-vision goggles were flying two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, operated by the Army's 101st Airborne Division, when the …

2 soldiers injured in military helicopter crash in Alaska
1 year, 10 months ago

2 soldiers injured in military helicopter crash in Alaska

Associated Press  

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Two soldiers were injured when a military helicopter was involved in a rollover accident in Talkeetna, officials said Monday. A determination should be made later this week if the helicopter can be salvaged, spokesperson John Pennell said in an email. Other details of the crash were not immediately available, but the cause will be addressed …

Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal
2 years, 2 months ago

Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

ITANAGAR: Three persons were killed in an Army helicopter crash in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday morning, a defence official said. A rescue team reached the spot and search operation is underway, Tezpur based defence spokesperson Lt Col AS Walia said. Upper Siang SP Jummar Basar had earlier said the crash site is a mountainous region, and …

Taliban pilots crash MD-530 helicopter in Kandahar during training
2 years, 11 months ago

Taliban pilots crash MD-530 helicopter in Kandahar during training

India TV News  

Highlights Taliban confirmed that military helicopter crashed in training flight in Kandahar The crash was due to technical problems and 2 pilots were injured, Tolo News reported One of the pilots is in stable condition, another pilot is in critical condition The Taliban has confirmed that a military helicopter, MD-530 provided with surveillance cameras and machine guns crashed in a …

Military helicopter crash kills 3 in training exercise in NY
3 years, 11 months ago

Military helicopter crash kills 3 in training exercise in NY

The Independent  

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