Nine people confirmed dead after two helicopters crash near Fort Campbell in Trigg County, Kentucky
9 killed in US Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky
A statement from Fort Campbell said the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky. The 101st Airborne confirmed the crash about 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
Nine Soldiers Killed In Blackhawk Helicopter Crash In Kentucky
It happened near Fort Campbell in Kentucky last night during a planned training mission and every soldier on-board the helicopters died.
The helicopters had “black-boxes” and army officials say an investigation into exactly how this happened is underway.
Pentagon Responds On Black Hawk Safety After Trigg Helicopter Crash
Asked if Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III would soon consider “broader oversight review” on all avionics and training mishaps in the services, which have been several in the last decade, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder offered a two-fold answer.
North Carolina Native Identified As One Of Nine Killed In Trigg Helicopter Crash
His father also said Caleb was 25 years old, was soon to be a registered nurse, was taking leadership training, and that his wife, Haleigh, is expecting their first child.
Two Missouri soldiers among victims in deadly Army helicopter crash
The soldiers from Missouri have been identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri.
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