2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska on training flight

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

49 minutes ago

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. army helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska returning from a training flight, the second accident involving military helicopters in the state this year.

Each helicopter carried two people, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Pennell said he did not immediately have any other information he could share about the condition of those involved.

First responders were on scene at the crash site, near Healy, Alaska, a statement from the U.S. Army Alaska said.

The AH-64 Apache helicopters were from Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/us-army-helicopter-crash-alaska-fb1bac08c2392f6ada33a0e4c1958f1b

[Marthe48]

1. I hope it isn't as bad as it sounds

n/t

[70sEraVet]

2. Same thing happened only a month ago in Kentucky!

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/30/1166970639/2-u-s-military-helicopters-crash-during-training-in-kentucky

Somebody had better find out what the problem is, QUICK!

[James48]

3. Much different circumstances.

That was a pair of Blackhawks.

This is a pair of Apaches.

The only thing they have in common is flying in proximity to one another. That’s how they operate.

[sorcrow]

4. Awful news

My son flies Blackhawks at Wainwright. He texted me as soon as he heard about the crash to let me know he's okay. Also not his unit.
Such a tragedy.

Regards,
Sorghum Crow

[Eugene]

5. New headline at link: Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes

Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes (Associated Press)

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Army has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky, the military branch announced Friday.

https://apnews.com/article/us-army-helicopter-crash-alaska-fb1bac08c2392f6ada33a0e4c1958f1b