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Four soldiers killed in Washington state helicopter crash, Army says

Four special operations soldiers died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard crashed near JBLM earlier this week, officials said.

4 weeks ago

Marines investigating massive fire that engulfed CH-53E helicopter

All members of the crew were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.

8 weeks ago

Defense official disputes Iranian report of encounter with US warship

The destroyer Fitzgerald had a "safe and professional interaction" with an Iranian helicopter while operating in international waters, the official said.

3 months ago

Pentagon lost contact with Army helo that caused DC jet diversions

Controllers lost contact on May 1 because a temporary control tower antenna had not been set up at the correct location, Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman told AP.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 months ago

Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 months ago

Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls

The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.

By Tara Copp, AP

6 months ago