The images are shocking. The video shows the moment when a black hawk helicopter of the Tennessee National Guard star near a highway in the state of Alabama in the southern United States.
The tragic episode took place on the afternoon of Wednesday 15 February and on two crew members of the military plane died at the moment.
The shocking crash of a helicopter in the United States
The helicopter, which belonged to the Tennessee National Guard, was conducting a training flight when it crashed near the city of Huntsville, authorities said in a statement.
THE National guard It is a state military force that is part of the United States Army Reserve when activated for federal missions.
“We are deeply saddened for the loss of two Tennessee National Guardsmen, and our prayers are with their families during this heartbreaking tragedy,” Brigadier General Warner Ross, Army Chief of Tennessee, said in his message.
According to Ross, the tragic event occurred during a training mission Of flight. Helicopter crashed at about 3:00 p.m. Alabama time, causing an explosion huge fire.
Luckily, there were no other service members or civilians injured in the accident.
In this regard, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said so no injuries were reported on the ground when the plane hit the ground. Alike, there weren’t even “survivors”. inside the helicopter, complained Brent Patterson, the sheriff’s investigator.
The impressive fall was recorded by a security camera.
The crash of the UH-60, better known as the Black Hawk, occurred in the unincorporated community of Harvest along the highway 53 from Alabama.
Currently, the causes are unknown which caused the accident.
Pass the road along which the accident occurred commercial areas of Huntsville, bounded by subdivisions, woods and fields.
Harvest is located just northwest of Huntsville, which is home to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the US Army’s Redstone Arsenal.
The once rural area has become increasingly suburban over the years and is located no less than 140 kilometers south of Nashville.
“Maria and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two members of the Tennessee National Guard,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
And he added: “Join us to join your families in prayer and support in this time of indescribable pain,” he asked.
“Governor Lee, Alabamaans will continue to pray for the families affected by this heartbreaking tragedyAlabama Governor Kay Ivey added.
“The guards who lost their lives today they will be remembered as heroes. The people of Alabama support our neighbors in Tennessee,” she concluded.
The local media showed it great columns of black smoke who was on the scene. Several emergency vehicles attended the scene. “
I am deeply saddened by the fatal helicopter crash in Madison,” said U.S. Representative Dale Strong. He concluded by saying, “My heart aches for those who lost their lives in this tragic accident and for their families after hearing this news.”
Source: Clarin
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