Coverage dated April 27, 2023 to April 30, 2023

Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather, Army says

Headline from Military Times, on the newest of 2 developments

An Army spokesperson said there were no weather issues or visibility problems when two helicopters collided in Alaska.

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Developments in this update

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Apr 28, 2023
Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash
Headline from WHAS Louisville ·
Apr 30, 2023Newest
Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather, Army says
Headline from Military Times ·

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Alaska Public Media
3 soldiers killed, 1 injured in midair Army helicopter collision (opens Alaska Public Media)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Alaska Public Media's feed description
It's the second accident involving military helicopters in Alaska this year.
Anchorage Daily News
3 soldiers killed, 1 injured in midair Army helicopter collision in Interior Alaska (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters from Fort Wainwright were returning from a training mission when they collided in flight near Healy, Army officials said.
KOB 4
Recent U.S. military helicopter crashes in training missions (opens KOB 4)
Published Apr 27, 2023
KOB 4's feed description
There have been three U.S. military helicopter crashes and a rollover recorded so far this year, in Alabama, Kentucky, and Alaska. Military officials are still investigating the causes of the crashes, which involved Black Hawk or Apache helicopters.
10TV Columbus
2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Apr 27, 2023
10TV Columbus's feed description
It is the second accident involving military helicopters in Alaska this year.
CNN
3 soldiers dead, 1 injured after Army Apache helicopters collide midair while returning from a training flight in Alaska (opens CNN)
Published Apr 27, 2023
CNN's feed description
Three soldiers were killed and another was injured when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided Thursday as they were flying back from a military training flight near Healy, Alaska, US Army officials said.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
2 U.S. Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska >> Military investigators were making their way to Alaska’s interior on Friday, one day after a midair collision between two helicopters killed three soldiers and injured a fourth.
NBC10 Philadelphia
3 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured After Helicopters Crash on Training Flight in Alaska, US Army Says (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 27, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Two U.S. army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
Wall Street Journal
Three Soldiers Killed After U.S. Army Helicopters Collide in Alaska (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Two U.S. Army helicopters collided after a training mission, marking the latest tragedy involving military aircraft in the U.S. in recent months.
NBC Los Angeles
2 US Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska on Training Flight (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 27, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The AH-64 Apache helicopters were from Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks
FOX 8 Cleveland
2 Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)
Published Apr 27, 2023
FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description
Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
Deutsche Welle
US Army soldiers killed after helicopters crash in Alaska – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The three soldiers were conducting a training mission in the interior of Alaska, near the town of Healy. The crash follows similar fatal incidents in February and March.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
2 US Army Apache helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 27, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The U.S. Army said the helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska while returning from a training flight. A fourth soldier was being treated at a hospital for injuries.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
3 dead, 1 injured after 2 US Army helicopters crash during training flight in Alaska (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Apr 27, 2023
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson said two AH-64 Apache helicopters returning from a training mission collided and crashed near Healy.
Fox News
Army sends investigators after fatal Alaska helicopter crash (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A U.S. Army team is headed to the Alaskan interior to investigate a collision between two AH-64 Apache helicopters. The incident Thursday killed three soldiers and injured a fourth.
ABC 7 San Francisco
2 United States Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers and injuring 1 (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 27, 2023
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
2 U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
Los Angeles Times
Army helicopters collide and crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The U.S. Army says three soldiers have been killed after two helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska while returning from a training flight.
CBS News
Two Army helicopters collide and crash in Alaska, killing three soldiers (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The choppers were returning from a training flight, the Army says. A fourth troop injured in the crash was hospitalized.
UPI
Two U.S. Army helicopters crash in Alaska; 4 people were aboard (opens UPI)
Published Apr 27, 2023
UPI's feed description
Two Army helicopters crashed in Alaska on Thursday while returning from a training flight, military officials announced.
CBS News
Army helicopter crash leaves 3 dead after Apaches collide over Alaska (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The choppers were returning from a training flight, the Army says. A fourth troop injured in the crash was hospitalized.
Anchorage Daily News
Army investigating midair helicopter crash in Interior Alaska that killed 3 soldiers and injured 1 (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters each had two soldiers on board from Fort Wainwright.
BNO News
U.S. Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 (opens BNO News)
Published Apr 27, 2023
BNO News's feed description
Two U.S. Army Apache helicopters collided and crashed while returning from a training flight in Alaska, killing three of the pilots, officials say. The only survivor was taken to hospital. The incident happened on Thursday when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided and crashed east of Healy, a small…
PBS NewsHour
3 soldiers killed when Army helicopters crashed in Alaska (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Apr 27, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The Army said the cause of the crash was under investigation and more details would be released when they become available.
RedState
3 Soldiers Killed in Army Helicopter Crash in Alaska (opens RedState)
Published Apr 27, 2023
RedState's feed description
Thursday's crash is the second in Alaska involving military helicopters this year.
WTOP Washington DC
US Army says 3 soldiers were killed and another injured in a collision of helicopters after an Alaska training mission (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 27, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — US Army says 3 soldiers were killed and another injured in a collision of helicopters after an Alaska training mission.
New York Post
3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash returning from training flight in Alaska (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The three pilots and a fourth person who survived the crash were riding in two helicopters when both crashed near Healy, Alaska.

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