Arr, a scurvy Utah National Guard 'copter be tangled in a 'training mishap', leavin' 2 pilots wounded!
2024-02-13
Avast ye mateys! A pair of fine lads from the National Guard suffered a mighty blow when their wondrous AH-64D Apache Longbow didst take a tumble at the West Jordan Army Aviation Support Facility in fair Utah. Arrr, the sky be a treacherous mistress indeed!
A Utah Army National Guard helicopter crashed in a "training accident" on Monday, resulting in injuries to two pilots. The incident involved an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter at the West Jordan Army Aviation Support Facility. Fortunately, both pilots survived and were being treated at a hospital, with no additional deaths or injuries reported. One of the pilots was identified as a senior instructor and experienced pilot. The extent of the helicopter's damage remains unknown, but pictures from the scene indicate significant damage. Details about the training exercise or the cause of the crash were not immediately provided.The AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter is primarily used for attack and reconnaissance purposes, according to Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber. A team from the Army Combat Readiness Center is expected to investigate the incident, a process that could take up to 90 days to complete.
This accident occurred just days after a tragic helicopter crash in San Diego that claimed the lives of five Marines during a storm. The marines were aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter that had departed Creech Air Force Base in Nevada and was en route to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar when it crashed on February 6.
As investigations into both incidents continue, the safety and training protocols of military aviation will undoubtedly be under scrutiny. It is essential for authorities to analyze and address any potential issues to prevent future accidents and protect the lives of service members.