A tragic accident occurred near Huntsville, Alabama on Wednesday when a Black Hawk military helicopter crashed along Highway 53. All of the individuals onboard were killed in the crash and there are no survivors. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it appears that the helicopter caught fire upon impact.
The Tennessee National Guard has confirmed that the helicopter was on a training mission at the time of the crash. Pentagon officials have released few other details about what happened or how many people were onboard at the time of the accident.
JUST IN: Security footage shows US military helicopter falling out of the sky in Huntsville, Alabama.
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This tragedy brings to light some important safety issues related to military training exercises and helicopters in general. All procedures must be followed to ensure everyone’s safety while operating these aircraft and conducting drills. At this time, it is not known if any protocols were violated which may have contributed to this devastating event.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this terrible incident, especially those whose loved ones lost their lives in such an unexpected manner. We must continue to remember them with respect for their service and sacrifice for our country as we await further information regarding what caused this terrible accident.
