The accidents, which remain under investigation, have prompted criticism of U.S. aviation regulators.
Tag: Helicopters
Valérie André, Daring French Army Copter Pilot, Dies at 102
She was the first woman to fly rescue missions in a combat zone, in Indochina and Algeria. She was also the first Frenchwoman to become an army general.
Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter
The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.
El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.
Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17
The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.
Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi After Helicopter Crash
A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.
Iran Moves to Project Stability After President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
The ayatollah announced five days of mourning for the president and foreign minister who died when their helicopter plunged into a mountainous region. Some Iranians celebrated the deaths.
Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10
The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.
5 U.S. Special Operations Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash in Mediterranean
The troops were on a refueling training mission when the aircraft crashed off the coast of Cyprus. The episode, which Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said was an accident, is under investigation.
Australia to Fast-Track Missile Production for U.S. Exports
The announcement of this plan, along with steps to expand joint military exercises, was shadowed by the news of a helicopter crash during one such exercise.