an hour agoU.S. announces five sailors dead after the helicopter crashed into an aircraft carrier.
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)The US Navy has declared five sailors dead today, about a week after their helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Today the search-saving operations were turned into recovery operations. Development follows more than 27 hours of coordinated research and dozens of flights in search of waste, a statement [...] said.
The development comes after more than 27 hours of coordinated research and dozens of flights in search of vehicle ruins, a statement by the American Pacific Navy said.
Marine names are not published until the announcement of all family members.
Five other sailors were injured aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier on whose deck the MH-60S helicopter was operating before the crash.
The wounded were today in stable condition, Lieutenant Samuel R. Boyle, in the role of Pacific Navy spokesman.
Investigations into the causes of the collapse of the vehicle some 70 miles [112 km] off the coast of San Diego still follow, but the fact that sailors have also been wounded aboard the aircraft carrier raises doubts that the disaster helicopter has hit the giant battleship.
When helicopters rise or land on a battleship, it is assisted by troops on earth or on decks.
Marina said the helicopter had crashed during what it called “routine operations”.
MH-60S-type helicopters usually hold a crew of four and are used in support of combat, relief operations or rescue search.
