HH-60 Crash on Okinawa

[DA SWO]

These things rarely turn out good.
Discerning part is the "at least four people on board". statement.



http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...icopter-crashes-near-camp-hansen-okinawa.aspx

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) --
A Kadena-based HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen, Okinawa, at about 4 p.m. Aug. 5. U.S. fire and rescue crews are responding to the scene of the mishap.

There were at least four people on board, and their status is unknown at this time.

At the time of the mishap, the helicopter was conducting a local training mission.

The cause of the incident will be investigated. More details will be released as they become available.

 

[AWP]

Damn.

 

[DA SWO]

Some good news, but they need to find the 4th crew member.

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...r-crew-members-accounted-for-after-crash.aspx

 

[AWP]

Human remains discovered at the crash site with 3 of 4 crewmen accounted for and in the hospital (in stable condition).

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...rash-site-officials-work-to-secure-scene.aspx

Blue Skies.

 

[DA SWO]

Human remains discovered at the crash site with 3 of 4 crewmen accounted for and in the hospital (in stable condition).

http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...rash-site-officials-work-to-secure-scene.aspx

Blue Skies.

Damn, but as I told my wife; better one then four. Doesn't make it easier on the families though.