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F-35 Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, Pilot Injured
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F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, Pilot Injured
A military F-35 aircraft crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport, with the pilot safely ejecting and being hospitalized in stable condition. The aircraft was en route from Texas to California and had refueled at Kirtland Air Force Base. Two civilians were evaluated but not hospitalized. Flight operations at the airport have resumed.
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"Discovery of Missing Marine Helicopter in California Sparks Search for 5 Troops"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A U.S. Marine helicopter, carrying five Marines, crashed in a mountainous area near San Diego during a routine training flight. The search for the missing crew is hindered by a winter storm, with searchers locating the helicopter in Pine Valley, California. Ground and aerial search efforts are underway, but visibility is limited due to heavy snowfall. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is leading the search and rescue operations, and anyone with information is urged to contact San Diego authorities.
"Marine Corps Helicopter with 5 On Board Found in California, Search Continues"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
A missing Marine Corps helicopter with five troops aboard was located in a mountainous area outside San Diego, as heavy storms continued to drench California. The aircraft was found near Pine Valley, but snowy conditions were making access challenging for rescue crews. The Marines were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Search and rescue efforts are being coordinated with multiple agencies, and President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation.
Search Underway for Missing US Marines Helicopter En Route from Nevada to California
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A military helicopter carrying five Marines from Las Vegas to San Diego has been reported overdue, prompting a search and rescue operation in a remote, snow-covered area of Southern California. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, went missing during its flight, and rescue efforts are being coordinated with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the Civil Air Patrol. Adverse weather conditions, including heavy snow and winter conditions, have hampered search efforts, and the outcome of the situation remains uncertain.
"Search Intensifies for Missing US Marines Helicopter in East County"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC San Diego
A search is underway for a missing CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with five Marines onboard in East County, San Diego. The helicopter was reported overdue while flying from Nevada to MCAS Miramar. Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marine Corps, are coordinating search and rescue efforts amidst a winter storm in the area.
"Search Underway for Missing US Marines Helicopter in Southern California"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A US Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with five marines on board has gone missing while flying from an airbase near Las Vegas to California. Search and rescue teams, hindered by heavy snow and wintry conditions, are currently looking for the aircraft near Lake Morina, California. The CH-53E Super Stallion, a mainstay of Marine Corps aviation, is known for its transport capabilities and has been involved in several serious accidents in the past.
Search Underway for Missing Marine Helicopter in San Diego County
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter carrying five Marines went missing during a flight from Nevada to California, prompting search and rescue efforts in San Diego County amid a winter storm. The Marines, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, are currently unaccounted for, and no debris has been found as of now.
Search underway for missing Marine Corps helicopter with 5 Marines en route to California
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter carrying five troops from Nevada to California was reported overdue as a historic storm continued to drench California. The helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, was last seen in the area of Pine Valley, a mountainous region near the Cleveland National Forest. Search and rescue efforts were being coordinated with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the Civil Air Patrol, as heavy snow and gusty winds were forecasted for the region.
"Search Intensifies for Missing Military Helicopter with 5 Marines in California"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with five Marines aboard has gone missing en route from Nevada to California, prompting search and rescue efforts by the U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and Civil Air Patrol. The helicopter, reported overdue to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, departed from Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas and was headed to Miramar in the San Diego area. Severe weather conditions have hindered search efforts, and the situation is currently ongoing.
"Unraveling the Mystery: Russia's Spy Plane Losses in Ukraine"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft, a crucial asset for Russia's war effort, over the Sea of Azov. The A-50, valued at up to half a billion dollars, provides real-time situational awareness to the Russian military with its advanced radar capabilities. Speculation surrounds the cause of the downing, with some suggesting a U.S.-made Patriot Missile and others considering the possibility of friendly fire from Russian air defenses. The loss of such an aircraft would significantly impact Russia's air defenses, as it plays a crucial role in controlling airspace along the Russian border, including Ukraine.
"Survivors: US Navy Helicopter Crashes into San Diego Bay"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A Navy MH-60R helicopter crashed into the San Diego Bay off the Southern California coast, with all six crew members rescued by federal firefighters and suffering non life-threatening injuries. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash, which occurred during routine flight operations. The MH-60R Seahawk is designed for anti-submarine and surface warfare, as well as humanitarian disaster relief and search and rescue operations.