http://news.soc.mil/releases/News Archive/2009/October/091024-01.html
Blackhawk helicopter that crashed off the coast of Virginia on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, while conducting overwater training.
The deceased and three of the injured were assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. The other five injured service members are assigned to an East Coast based Naval Special Warfare Unit.
The name of the deceased Soldier will not be released until 24 hours after next of kin notification is complete in accordance with current Department of Defense policy.
The accident occurred in the early evening off the coast of Virginia. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Direct all queries to the 160th Public Affairs Office at (270) 798-6298 or for additional information on the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, visit the USASOC News Service at http://news.soc.mil.
Blackhawk helicopter that crashed off the coast of Virginia on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, while conducting overwater training.
The deceased and three of the injured were assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. The other five injured service members are assigned to an East Coast based Naval Special Warfare Unit.
The name of the deceased Soldier will not be released until 24 hours after next of kin notification is complete in accordance with current Department of Defense policy.
The accident occurred in the early evening off the coast of Virginia. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Direct all queries to the 160th Public Affairs Office at (270) 798-6298 or for additional information on the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, visit the USASOC News Service at http://news.soc.mil.
