Saturday, April 7, 2018

2 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Apache Helicopter Crash At Fort Campbell



Daily Mail: Two soldiers killed in Kentucky chopper crash in military's fourth aviation accident in a week

* On Friday a helicopter crashed in Fort Campbell in Kentucky, killing two
* The accident marks the fourth in the week, spurring concern for air fleet funding
* The soldiers names will be released 24 hours after the family is notified

Two soldiers have died after a helicopter crashed during training at Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

The devastating crash took place on Friday night and marks the fourth aviation accident this week, killing a total of seven soldiers.

The frequent accidents has spurred concern among lawmakers over the lack of air fleet funding.

The names of the soldiers will be released 24 hours after their loved ones receive notice.

The victims were members of the 101st Airborne division and were flying in an Army AH-64E Apache helicopter, according to Fox News.

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More News On Last Night's Apache Helicopter Crash At Fort Campbell

Two soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash at Fort Campbell -- Army Times
2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training -- Task & Purpose
Army: Two died in helicopter crash in Kentucky -- The Hill
2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash at Fort Campbell -- FOX News
2 US Army soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash at Fort Campbell -- Business Insider
2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash at Fort Campbell -- CBS
2 soldiers die in helicopter crash, bringing to 7 the number killed in military aviation mishaps this week -- ABC News

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