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 aircraft crashed in a field late on Wednesday over Kentucky's Trigg County. Lubas said an aircraft safety investigations team from Fort Rucker in Alabama would arrive later on Thursday to review data from onboard computers, which he said were similar to the black boxes in commercial aircraft. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth addressed a Senate committee, where lawmakers expressed their condolences, and said it was tough moment for the US military's biggest service branch.

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3 killed when a medical helicopter headed to pick up a patient crashes in Kentucky
2 months, 2 weeks ago

3 killed when a medical helicopter headed to pick up a patient crashes in Kentucky

Associated Press  

OWENTON, Ky. — Three crew members were killed when a medical helicopter heading to pick up a patient hit a wire and crashed in Kentucky, authorities said. The Grant County-based crew was en route to pick up a patient when the crash happened, Air Evac Lifeteam said in a statement posted on social media. A preliminary report from the Federal …

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 …

5 Marines aboard helicopter that crashed outside San Diego are confirmed dead, military says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Marines aboard helicopter that crashed outside San Diego are confirmed dead, military says

LA Times  

Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside San Diego are confirmed dead, a Marine commander said Thursday. “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of five outstanding Marines from 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the ‘Flying Tigers,’ ” Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commander …

Crew survives after US Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay
11 months, 1 week ago

Crew survives after US Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay

CNN  

CNN — An investigation is underway to figure out why a US Navy helicopter crashed this week into San Diego Bay during routine training, Navy officials said. All six crew members got a medical evaluation after the incident Thursday around 6:40 p.m. – almost two hours after sunset – the military branch said in a news release. Helicopter Maritime Strike …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Flight data recorders found after deadly Black Hawk crash
1 year, 8 months ago

Flight data recorders found after deadly Black Hawk crash

Firstpost  

Investigators recovered “black boxes” from two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters that crashed last week in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers aboard, the military announced Tuesday. A U.S. Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama, found the flight data recorders, which are commonly referred to as black boxes in civilian aircraft, from the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, a news …

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 …

Helicopters in Kentucky crash are versatile Army workhorses
1 year, 8 months ago

Helicopters in Kentucky crash are versatile Army workhorses

Associated Press  

Two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during training Wednesday night in Kentucky, killing nine soldiers. The Black Hawk is a twin-engine, four-bladed, medium-lift, utility helicopter developed for the U.S. Army since the 1970s by Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Connecticut. The Black Hawk is built in multiple configurations for a wide range of missions including cargo lift, combat …

Black Hawk pilots killed in Alabama crash were experienced
1 year, 10 months ago

Black Hawk pilots killed in Alabama crash were experienced

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Two Tennessee National Guard pilots killed when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed along an Alabama highway were both experienced aviators with more than a dozen years of military service apiece, military officials said Thursday. We ask that Tennesseans continue to join us in prayer for these soldiers’ families amid this tragic loss.” The UH-60 helicopter, more widely …

Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew
1 year, 10 months ago

Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard crashed Wednesday in Alabama, killing two crew members, the Tennessee National Guard said. We have it taped off.” The UH-60 helicopter, more widely known as a Black Hawk, crashed in the unincorporated community of Harvest along Alabama Highway 53, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a statement. …

Watch how U.S. Military Black Hawk fell out of Alabama sky, crashed into ground
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch how U.S. Military Black Hawk fell out of Alabama sky, crashed into ground

Hindustan Times  

Watch how U.S. Military Black Hawk fell out of Alabama sky, crashed into ground A U.S. military helicopter crashed near a busy highway in the southern state of Alabama. The American UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was on a routine training flight. The helicopter belonged to the Tennessee National Guard, a state-based military force that serves as a U.S. military reserve …

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 …

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 …

After US exit, Taliban fly American chopper with body hanging from rope | Video
3 years, 3 months ago

After US exit, Taliban fly American chopper with body hanging from rope | Video

India Today  

A new video has emerged in which a US Black Hawk helicopter can be seen flying over Kandahar in Afghanistan with a body hanging from a rope below. Several journalists have shared the video on Twitter claiming the brutal Taliban have killed a man and hung him from the US military helicopter they took out to patrol the Kandahar province. …

3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash
3 years, 10 months ago

3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash

Associated Press  

BOISE, Idaho — Three Idaho Army National Guard pilots died Tuesday evening when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Boise during a training flight. “This is a tremendous loss to the Idaho National Guard and our community,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of the Idaho National Guard, in a statement on the Guard’s Facebook page. Another Idaho National …

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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