2 U.S. Army helicopters crash in Alaska on coaching flight

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Two U.S. military helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska coming back from a coaching flight, the second accident involving navy helicopters within the state this 12 months.

Each helicopter carried two individuals, stated John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Pennell stated he didn’t instantly have another info he might share in regards to the situation of these concerned.

First responders had been on scene on the crash website, close to Healy, Alaska, an announcement from the U.S. Army Alaska stated.

The AH-64 Apache helicopters had been from Fort Wainwright, primarily based close to Fairbanks.

Officials stated the incident was below investigation and extra particulars could be launched after they grow to be accessible.

Austin McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Alaska State Troopers, stated the state company was not concerned within the response.

In February, two troopers had been injured when an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna. The plane was one among 4 touring to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright.