Two US attack helicopters crashed into each other

Hoai Linh• March 30, 2023 15:08

Nondice L. Thurman, a US military spokeswoman, said two HH-60 Black Hawk attack helicopters of the US military crashed during training in Kentucky at 10pm last night (March 29).

A Black Hawk helicopter crashed in the past. Photo: Wired

Ms. Thurman, who works at Fort Campbell - a large US military base located along the Kentucky and Tennessee border, said this morning (March 30) that it is not yet clear how many casualties were in the incident. However, according to some reports, nine people were killed.

The two helicopters were assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, based at Fort Campbell and the Army's only airborne assault division. The division has deployed to conflict zones around the world.

Details of the incident, including how many people were on board the helicopter, have not been released. Trigg County, where the crash occurred, is about 25 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the incident and said there may be fatalities. "We will share more information when we can. Please keep those affected in your prayers," Beshear said. Police and the state's emergency management department are currently responding to the crash.

The HH-60, a modified version of the Black Hawk helicopter, can be used for air assault, medical evacuation and other purposes.