Idaho National Guard loses three on a Black Hawk during night training
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct air movement training in preparation for their upcoming deployment at the Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 13, 2013. (DoD photo by Gertrud Zach, U.S. Army/Released)
ChipNASA and the KoB send in the sad news that another three Army aviators have perished in a nighttime training op crash.
From Fox News;
Three Idaho Army National Guard pilots have been killed after the Black Hawk helicopter they were traveling in crashed Tuesday night, officials announced Wednesday.
The incident happened during a routine training flight near Boise. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
“This is a tremendous loss to the Idaho National Guard and our community,” Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, its commander, said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones as we work through this tragedy.”
Military officials last made contact with the helicopter around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. An Emergency Transmitter Locator device onboard was activated around 8 p.m.
Snowy weather conditions then hampered initial search efforts, an Idaho National Guard spokesperson told ABC News.
Crews eventually found the wreckage and personnel early this morning, south of Lucky Peak.
“The cause of the accident is unknown and an investigation will begin promptly,” officials said in the statement.
Newsmax is also reporting, but doesn’t have any additional details.
Category: Army, Guest Link, National Guard, Training Incidents
Rest in Peace Warriors. May God’s Peace bring His Comfort to your Families and Comrades.
As we have seen so many times, the training for the War can be as deadly as the War.
Is something going on with the Black Hawk and the training, or is this the Law of Averages or Mr. Murphy’s Law kicking in? Sad story.
I hope this wasn’t due to weather, even though it’s been above normal temp wise. RIP and condolences to their families.
“…routine training flight…”
Damn. Fair winds and following seas, and condolences to family and friends.
God bless their families and comrades as they mourn.
A loss for all of us.
You can follow the press releases here, they also have the press conference under the video tab. https://www.facebook.com/141839025828345/posts/3998592216819654/
Definitely a somber day on base and in the community.
May they rest in peace; and may God comfort their surviving families, friends, and professional colleagues.
Rest in peace gentlemen. God be with your families.
Training for combat is as deadly as combat.
100%
Rest in Peace.