1 killed in U.S. helicopter crash-Xinhua

1 killed in U.S. helicopter crash

Source: Xinhua| 2024-08-08 09:19:30|Editor:

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed on Wednesday in a helicopter crash on Fort Novosel, Alabama, officials said.

According to Fort Novosel officials, the helicopter, an AH64 Apache, crashed during "routine flight training" at around 1:40 p.m. (1840 GMT) with two crew members on board.

Officials said the male instructor died on the scene, and a U.S. Army student pilot sustained minor injuries and was airlifted to medical treatment.

A press release from Fort Novosel said the flight training at the post is continuing and the "mishap" is under investigation.

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