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Two Guardsmen died in a helicopter crash in Prentiss County, Mississippi, while conducting a routine training flight. The Apache helicopter crashed near Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and the soldiers were part of the Army Aviation Support Facility based in Tupelo. The Mississippi National Guard is working with local authorities at the crash site, and the families of the deceased have been notified.
A military helicopter crashed in north Mississippi during a routine training flight, resulting in the deaths of two Guardsmen on board. The AH-64 Apache went down near Boonville in Prentiss County, prompting Governor Tate Reeves to ask for prayers for the victims and their families.
Two soldiers were killed when their military attack helicopter crashed during a training flight near Booneville, Mississippi. The victims were members of the Mississippi National Guard, and the incident is under investigation. This crash adds to a series of recent military helicopter accidents, including a fatal collision in Alaska and a crash amid a winter storm in California earlier this year.
Two National Guardsmen died after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in northeast Mississippi during a routine training flight. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for their service and stated that the state will never forget them. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
The Marine Corps has identified the five Marines who died in a helicopter crash in California as members of the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361. The crash occurred during a routine training flight from Nevada to California, and the cause is under investigation. This incident follows previous deadly aviation mishaps in the Marine Corps, prompting a review of safety culture within the units.
Capt. Jack Casey, a 26-year-old Marine from Dover, New Hampshire, was one of five Marines killed in a helicopter crash during routine training in California. The crash, which occurred in stormy weather, is under investigation. Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered all flags in New Hampshire to fly at half-staff in honor of the fallen Marines.
Marine Sgt. Alec Langen from Chandler, Arizona, was among the five people killed in a military helicopter crash near San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion vanished while returning to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after training at Creech Air Force Base. Langen, a crew chief, had dreamed of becoming a Marine since childhood and had recently gotten married. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and recovery efforts are ongoing amid severe weather conditions. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III expressed condolences and emphasized the selfless service of the Marines.
Five US Marines have died in a helicopter crash in California while on a training flight from Nevada to an air station near San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was reported overdue on Wednesday and was later found in the snow-covered California mountains. The Marines' families are being notified, and an investigation into the crash has been launched. The incident occurred amid wintry conditions following a powerful winter storm in the region.
Five Marines are confirmed dead after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a routine training flight from Nevada to California. The Marines, members of the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, were found dead at the crash site in Southern California. The mishap is under investigation, and recovery efforts for the remains and equipment have begun. This incident adds to a series of mishaps involving the aging CH-53E helicopters, prompting the Marine Corps to transition to a newer variant. President Joe Biden expressed condolences and honored the Marines' selfless service and ultimate sacrifice.
Five Marines have been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash that occurred during a training flight east of San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, which was carrying heavy vehicles, cargo, and personnel, was located in Pine Valley after being reported overdue. Recovery efforts for the Marines' remains and equipment are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. President Biden and the military have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased Marines.
The search continues for five US Marines after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was found in Southern California's Pine Valley, following a training flight from Las Vegas to San Diego. The condition of the helicopter remains undisclosed, and the Marines are being managed by the Marine Corps in coordination with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department and other agencies. The area experienced 20 mph wind gusts and heavy precipitation, and the last ping from the aircraft was recorded at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday. The CH-53E has been involved in several wrecks over the past decade, with at least two being fatal.
A helicopter belonging to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) crashed during a training flight in the Chelyabinsk region, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. Preliminary investigations suggest that the crash may have been caused by equipment failure or reduced visibility. Aviation accidents are common in Russia due to lax safety regulations and poor maintenance.
Maj. Andrew Mettler, a Marine Corps pilot, was killed when his F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a training flight near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Mettler, known as "Simple Jack," was a skilled pilot and leader in his squadron. The crash remains under investigation, and his body was recovered at the crash site.
A U.S. military F/A-18 Hornet jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego during a training flight. The cause of the crash is unknown, and there is no information yet on the condition of the pilot or any other individuals on board.
A military reconnaissance drone that crashed in southwestern Poland was being used by U.S. soldiers for a training flight, according to the Polish defense ministry. The drone was found in a forest area after contact was lost during the flight. No one was injured, and there was no damage as a result of the incident. The drone has been taken over by the U.S. side, which owns it. Poland remains on alert for airspace infractions due to the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine.