All articles tagged with #training accident
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso died at age 25 following a severe head injury sustained during preseason training in Chile, marking the second Italian skier death in less than a year, prompting calls for improved safety measures.
A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed near a school in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people and injuring 171, with the pilot dying from injuries; the crash was caused by a mechanical failure during a routine training mission.
A jawbone found by a child in Arizona 20 years ago has been identified as belonging to U.S. Marine Capt. Everett Leland Yager, who died in a 1951 training accident. Traditional DNA testing had previously yielded no results, but a genetic profile was developed using genome sequencing and bioinformatics, leading to a match with Yager's daughter's DNA sample. The remains will be returned to Yager's family after being found in the child's rock collection and undergoing extensive forensic investigation.
Two soldiers were injured in a helicopter crash during routine training at Fort Carson, Colorado. The AH-64 Apache helicopter, belonging to the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, crashed at approximately 6:30 p.m. Emergency personnel were on the scene, and the injured soldiers were transported to Evans Army Community Hospital with minor injuries.
A U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter crashed into the San Diego Bay during routine training, but all six crew members survived thanks to the nearby safety boat and assistance from Federal Fire. The crew members are undergoing medical evaluation, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The squadron involved, HSM-41, trains Naval Aviators and Aircrewmen to operate the Navy's advanced MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter.
Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski, a Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, was killed in a tactical vehicle rollover during training at Camp Pendleton, California. Fourteen other Marines were in the vehicle at the time, with one remaining in the hospital in good condition. The Marine Corps is investigating the incident. This comes after previous safety issues with the older tracked amphibious assault vehicle, leading to the permanent halt of its deployments in 2021. The newer amphibious combat vehicle, which replaced the older platform, is now being used but has also experienced rollover incidents.
A Marine at Camp Pendleton in California was killed and 14 others were injured when an amphibious combat vehicle rolled over during a training exercise. The injured Marines were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. The incident is currently under investigation.
Five US military special operations troops were killed when an aircraft carrying them crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during a refueling accident. The troops were part of the US army special operations personnel and were involved in training exercises. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but there are no indications of hostile activity. The United States has deployed additional military assets to the eastern Mediterranean following recent conflicts in the region. President Joe Biden expressed condolences and praised the bravery and selflessness of the fallen service members.
Two soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division, Spc. Brian Joshua Snowden and Spc. Jeremy Daniel Evans, were killed when their transport vehicle flipped in a training area in Alaska. The accident occurred while 17 soldiers were riding in a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle on a dirt road. Twelve soldiers sustained injuries, with two critically injured soldiers flown to a medical center in Anchorage. Snowden and Evans joined the Army in July 2020 and had recently arrived in Alaska. Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of supporting one another during challenging times.
Two Army soldiers were killed and 12 others injured when a U.S. Army vehicle, carrying 17 soldiers, flipped over in the Yukon Training Area in Alaska. The crash involved only one vehicle, and first responders provided on-scene medical treatment before the soldiers were evacuated to a hospital. The incident occurred during training exercises in the expansive Yukon Training Area.
Two U.S. Army soldiers died and 12 others were injured when a military vehicle flipped during training exercises in Alaska. The incident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle on a dirt road near Salcha. The injured soldiers were taken to the hospital for treatment, and an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The names of the deceased soldiers will be released after their families have been notified.
Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Whaley, a Marine Corps infantry student, died during a nighttime live-fire training event at the West Coast infantry school, Camp Pendleton. Whaley was in his fourth week of the 13-week Basic Reconnaissance Course, which is the entry-level training for Marine reconnaissance. An investigation is ongoing, and the Marine Corps is providing support to Whaley's family during this difficult time.
A U.S. Marine from Columbia, Tennessee, identified as Joseph Whaley, was killed during a live-fire training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Whaley, a recent high school graduate, was assigned as a student to the School of Infantry-West. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation, and the Marine Corps is providing support to his family and peers.
An IRS special agent was accidentally shot and killed by another agent during a training exercise at the Federal Correctional Institution firing range in Phoenix. The FBI is investigating the incident, and the details leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The agent was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The IRS confirmed that special agents are the only personnel who carry guns and conduct criminal investigations. The investigation is ongoing.
An IRS special agent was accidentally shot and killed by another IRS agent during a training exercise at a federal gun range in Phoenix. The incident is being investigated by the FBI, and the findings will be reviewed by the U.S. Attorney's Office.