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military2 years ago

US Army Halts Aviation Operations for Safety Training After Fatal Crashes

The US army has grounded all aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky in the last month. The suspension was effective immediately, with units being grounded until they complete the training. The move grounds all army aviators except those participating in critical missions until they complete the required training. The safety of the aviators is the top priority, said the army's chief of staff, Gen James McConville.

via The Guardian US|
#aviation-units#helicopter-crashes#military
military2 years ago

US Army Implements Aviation Stand Down After Deadly Helicopter Crashes.

The US Army has ordered a safety stand down for all Army aviators not involved in critical missions following two recent helicopter crashes that left 12 soldiers dead. The order from Army Chief of Staff James McConville grounds the aviators “until they complete the required training.” The incidents are under investigation, according to the Army, but “there is no indication of any pattern” between the two.

via CNN|
#aviation-safety#helicopter-crashes#investigation
military2 years ago

US Army halts aviation operations after fatal helicopter crashes.

The US Army has ordered an aviation stand-down after two fatal helicopter crashes, the most recent of which killed three soldiers and injured a fourth in Alaska on Thursday. The order by Army Chief of Staff James McConville grounds all Army aviators except those on critical missions until they do training. Twelve soldiers have been killed in helicopter crashes since March. The Army will review "risk approval/risk management process," aircraft maintenance training, how flight briefings are done and flight planning, aimed at reducing risks, among other issues.

via NBC News|
#army#aviation#helicopter-crashes
military2 years ago

"9 US Army soldiers identified after fatal Black Hawk helicopter crashes"

The U.S. Army has identified the nine service members who were killed in two Black Hawk helicopter crashes during a routine training mission near Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The soldiers ranged in age from 23 to 36 and an investigation is being conducted by an Army aviation safety team. The White House and Defense Department offered their condolences, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his support for the families of the fallen soldiers.

via ABC News|
#condolences#fort-campbell#helicopter-crashes