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US Army helicopters crash after Alaska training flight

By AAP Newswire

Apr 28, 2023

AH-64 Apache helicopters — Two US Army helicopters have crashed while returning from a training flight in Alaska, officials say -EPA

Two US army helicopters have crashed in Alaska while returning from a training flight, the second accident involving military helicopters in the state this year.

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First responders were on scene on Thursday at the crash site, near Healy, Alaska, a statement from US Army Alaska said.Â

It was not immediately clear how many people were on board or the extent of any injuries.

The AH-64 Apache helicopters were from Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.

Officials said the incident was under investigation, and more details would be released when they become available.

Austin McDaniel, spokesman for the Alaska State Troopers, referred questions to the Army.

In February, two soldiers were injured when an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna. The aircraft was one of four travelling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright.

Healy is located about 400 kilometres north of Anchorage.