The helicopter crash in Alaska that left three U.S. Army soldiers dead and another injured unfolded when there were no weather or visibility problems, a report says.
The cause of the crashremains unknown. The helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright after a training mission when they collided.
"The battalion is devastated and mourning the loss of three of our best," said Lt. Col. Matthew C. Carlsen, the 1-25th AB commander."Our loss, however, cannot be compared to the suffering and loss which the family members of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Chris Eramo, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle McKenna and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart ‘Stew’ Wayment are experiencing." The helicopters involved in the crash were heading to U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete the training, said Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesperson. For active-duty units, the training is to take place between May 1 and 5. Army National Guard and Reserve units will have until May 31 to complete the training.
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